VF (VFC) Retained Earnings : $-556 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is VF Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. VF's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-556 Mil.

VF's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-61 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-514 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($-514 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-556 Mil).

VF's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2021 ($190 Mil) to Mar. 2022 ($443 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2022 ($443 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($57 Mil).

VF Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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VF Retained Earnings Chart

VF Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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1,179.60

7.31

189.53

443.48

57.09

VF Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															385.75	57.09	-60.69	-513.50	-556.29

VF 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.

VF (NYSE:VFC) 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.

VF (VFC) Business Description

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Address

1551 Wewatta Street, Denver, CO, USA, 80202

Website

https://www.vfc.com

VF designs, produces, and distributes branded apparel, footwear, and accessories. Its apparel categories are active, outdoor, and work. Its portfolio of about a dozen brands includes Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Supreme, and Dickies. VF markets its products in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through wholesale sales to retailers, e-commerce, and branded stores owned by the company and partners. The company has grown through multiple acquisitions and traces its roots to 1899.

Executives

Matthew J Shattock	director	510 LAKE COOK ROAD, DEERFIELD IL 60015
Brent Hyder	officer: EVP, Chief People Officer	415 MISSION STREET, 3RD FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105
Trevor A Edwards	director	2080 NW 133RD PLACE, PORTLAND OR 97229
Richard Carucci	director	1441 GARDINER LANE, LOUISVILLE KY 47113
Bracken Darrell	officer: President & Chief Exec Officer	2000 M-63N, BENTON HARBOR MI 49022
Juliana L Chugg	director	1200 WILLOW LAKE BOULEVARD, PO BOX 64683, ST PAUL MN 55164-0683
Benno O Dorer	director	1221 BROADWAY, OAKLAND CA 94612
Clarence Jr Otis	director	1095 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10036
Mark Samuel Hoplamazian	director	71 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 4700, CHICAGO IL 60606
Anita Z Graham	officer: EVP, CHRO & Public Affairs	C/O THE ADT CORPORATION, 1501 YAMATO ROAD, BOCA RATON FL 33431
Nicole Beth Otto	officer: EVP & Global Brand Pres. TNF	C/O CONTAINER STORE GROUP, INC., 500 FREEPORT PARKWAY, COPPELL TX 75019
W Rodney Mcmullen	director	1014 VINE ST, CINCINNATI OH 45202
Alex Cho	director	HP, 1501 PAGE MILL ROAD, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Matthew H Puckett	officer: EVP & Chief Financial Officer	1551 WEWATTA STREET, DENVER CO 80202
Jennifer S. Sim	officer: EVP, GC & Secretary	1551 WEWATTA STREET, DENVER CO 80202