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WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) Retained Earnings : A$-188.8 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is WAM Leaders Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. WAM Leaders's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was A$-188.8 Mil.

WAM Leaders's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (A$-191.2 Mil) to Jun. 2023 (A$-177.1 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2023 (A$-177.1 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (A$-188.8 Mil).

WAM Leaders's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2021 (A$-65.5 Mil) to Jun. 2022 (A$-157.3 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2022 (A$-157.3 Mil) to Jun. 2023 (A$-177.1 Mil).


WAM Leaders Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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WAM Leaders Retained Earnings Chart

WAM Leaders Annual Data
Trend Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.57 -65.51 -65.51 -157.29 -177.08

WAM Leaders Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -65.51 -157.29 -191.18 -177.08 -188.83

WAM Leaders 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.


WAM Leaders  (ASX:WLE) 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.


WAM Leaders (ASX:WLE) Business Description

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Level 26, Governor Phillip Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
WAM Leaders Ltd is an investment company. The company invests in ASX-listed companies. Its investment objectives are to deliver a stream of fully franked dividends, provide capital growth over the medium-to-long term, and preserve capital. The Company currently engages in investing activities, including cash, term deposits, and equity investments.

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