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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Locksley Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-16.18 Mil.
Locksley Resources's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (A$-6.93 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-7.93 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2025 (A$-7.93 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-16.18 Mil).
Locksley Resources's annual retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2023 (A$-4.79 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$-6.92 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2024 (A$-6.92 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-7.93 Mil).
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.
Locksley Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Locksley Resources's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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.
What does a Retained Earnings of A$-16.18 Mil mean?
Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY) has a Retained Earnings of A$-16.18 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Locksley Resources and its competitors.
Is Locksley Resources' Retained Earnings too high?
Locksley Resources' current Retained Earnings is A$-16.18 Mil.
How does Locksley Resources' Retained Earnings compare to HL?
Locksley Resources' Retained Earnings of A$-16.18 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Locksley Resources and its competitors. Locksley Resources's current Retained Earnings is A$-16.18 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Locksley Resources stock overvalued right now?
Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY) has a current Retained Earnings of A$-16.18 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is A$-16.18 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Locksley Resources (ASX:LKY), the current Retained Earnings is A$-16.18 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Locksley Resources Ltd is an Australian company focused on exploring and developing mineral resource projects in Australia and the United States. It prominently explores for copper, antimony, gold, and rare earth elements. The company's key projects include the Tottenham project in New South Wales and the Mojave project in California's Mojave Desert. The Mojave project is located near the only producing rare earth mine in the United States and features high-grade antimony and rare earth mineralization. Locksley Resources aims to develop domestic sources of critical minerals that are important for the technology and energy sectors.
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