West Bancorp (West Bancorp) Retained Earnings : $271.37 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is West Bancorp Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. West Bancorp's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $271.37 Mil.

West Bancorp's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($269.30 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($271.03 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($271.03 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($271.37 Mil).

West Bancorp's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($237.78 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($267.56 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($267.56 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($271.37 Mil).

West Bancorp Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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West Bancorp Retained Earnings Chart

West Bancorp Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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184.82

203.72

237.78

267.56

271.37

West Bancorp Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															267.56	267.62	269.30	271.03	271.37

West Bancorp 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.

West Bancorp (NAS:WTBA) 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.

West Bancorp (West Bancorp) Business Description

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1601 22nd Street, West Des Moines, IA, USA, 50266

Website

https://www.westbankstrong.com

West Bancorp Inc is a United States-based company that offers a full range of deposit services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts and time certificates of deposit. West Bank also offers online banking, mobile banking, and treasury management services, which help to meet the banking needs of its customers. Treasury management services offered to business customers include cash management, client-generated automated clearing house transactions, remote deposit, and fraud protection services. Also offered are merchant credit card processing and corporate credit cards. The bank operates only in the United States of America region.

Executives

David D Nelson	director, officer: CEO & PRESIDENT	1601 22ND STREET, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266
Bradley P Peters	officer: Executive Vice President	4808 SYCAMORE COURT, EAGAN MN 55123
Sean Patrick Mcmurray	director	13230 ASHLEAF DR, CLIVE IA 50325
George D Milligan	director	118 2ND AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52401
Rosemary Parson	director	3608 129TH STREET, URBANDALE IA 50322
Patrick J Donovan	director	445 MINNESOTA ST STE 2000, ST PAUL MN 55101
Douglas R Gulling	director, officer: EVP & CFO	9620 HAMMONTREE DRIVE, DES MOINES IA 50322
Lisa J Elming	director	6826 NW 88TH CT, JOHNSTON IA 50131
David R Milligan	director, officer: CEO & PRESIDENT	10165 LINCOLN AVENUE, DES MOINES IA 50325
Steven T Schuler	director	12917 WILDEN CIRCLE, URBANDALE IA 50323
Michael J Gerdin	director	901 HEARTLAND WAY, NORTH LIBERTY IA 52317
Therese M Vaughan	director	VALIDUS HOLDINGS, THE CHARTIS BUILDING / 29 RICHMOND ROAD, PEMBROKE D0 HM 08
Jane M Funk	officer: SVP / Controller	C/O NORTH CENTRAL BANCSHARES INC, 825 CENTRAL AVENUE, FORT DODGE IA 50501
Marie I Roberts	officer: SVP, CONTROLLER AND CAC	13050 WALNUT RIDGE CIRCLE, CLIVE IA 50325
Harlee Olafson	officer: CHIEF RISK OFFICER	1601 22ND STREET, WEST DES MOINES IA 50266