A2A SpA (WBO:A2A) Retained Earnings : €659 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is A2A SpA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. A2A SpA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was €659 Mil.

A2A SpA's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (€280 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (€0 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 (€0 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€659 Mil).

A2A SpA's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (€504 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€401 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (€401 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€659 Mil).

A2A SpA Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for A2A SpA's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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A2A SpA Retained Earnings Chart

A2A SpA Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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389.00

364.00

504.00

401.00

659.00

A2A SpA Quarterly Data
	Mar16	Jun16	Sep16	Dec16	Jun17	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-	401.00	280.00	-	659.00

A2A SpA 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.

A2A SpA (WBO:A2A) 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.

A2A SpA (WBO:A2A) Business Description

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Via Lamarmora 230, Brescia, ITA, 25124

Website

https://www.gruppoa2a.it

A2A SpA together with its subsidiaries is engaged in the production, sale, and distribution of electricity; sale and distribution of gas; production, distribution, and sale of heat through district heating networks and integrated water cycle management.

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