Cisco Systems (XAMS:CIS) Retained Earnings : $2,761 Mil (As of Jan. 2024)

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What is Cisco Systems Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cisco Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $2,761 Mil.

Cisco Systems's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 ($1,639 Mil) to Oct. 2023 ($2,689 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2023 ($2,689 Mil) to Jan. 2024 ($2,761 Mil).

Cisco Systems's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2021 ($-654 Mil) to Jul. 2022 ($-1,319 Mil) but then increased from Jul. 2022 ($-1,319 Mil) to Jul. 2023 ($1,639 Mil).

Cisco Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Cisco Systems Retained Earnings Chart

Cisco Systems Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-5,903.00

-2,763.00

-654.00

-1,319.00

1,639.00

Cisco Systems Quarterly Data
	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-364.00	262.00	1,639.00	2,689.00	2,761.00

Cisco Systems 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.

Cisco Systems (XAMS:CIS) 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.

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Cisco Systems is the largest provider of networking equipment in the world and one of the largest software companies in the world. Its largest businesses are selling networking hardware and software (where it has leading market shares) and cybersecurity software like firewalls. It also has collaboration products, like its Webex suite, and observability tools. It primarily outsources its manufacturing to third parties and has a large sales and marketing staff—25,000 strong across 90 countries. Overall, Cisco employees 80,000 employees and sells its products globally.

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