Capital Power (TSX:CPX.PR.A.PFD) Retained Earnings : C$-404.00 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Capital Power Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Capital Power's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was C$-404.00 Mil.

Capital Power's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (C$-613.00 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (C$-420.00 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 (C$-420.00 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (C$-404.00 Mil).

Capital Power's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (C$-671.00 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (C$-835.00 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (C$-835.00 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (C$-404.00 Mil).

Capital Power Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Capital Power's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Capital Power Retained Earnings Chart

Capital Power Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-347.00

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-671.00

-835.00

-404.00

Capital Power Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-835.00	-624.00	-613.00	-420.00	-404.00

Capital Power Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Capital Power (TSX:CPX.PR.A.PFD) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Capital Power (TSX:CPX.PR.A.PFD) Business Description

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10423 - 101 Street NW, Suite 1200, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5H 0E9

Website

https://www.capitalpower.com

Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for most of its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sales of electricity and natural gas. Its customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.

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