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Ross Stores (BSP:ROST34) Retained Earnings : R$24,814 Mil (As of Jan. 2025)


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What is Ross Stores Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ross Stores's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2025 was R$24,814 Mil.

Ross Stores's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jul. 2024 (R$21,108 Mil) to Oct. 2024 (R$22,053 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2024 (R$22,053 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (R$24,814 Mil).

Ross Stores's annual retained earnings increased from Jan. 2023 (R$15,834 Mil) to Jan. 2024 (R$17,453 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2024 (R$17,453 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (R$24,814 Mil).


Ross Stores Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ross Stores's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Ross Stores Retained Earnings Chart

Ross Stores Annual Data
Trend Jan16 Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 11,731.85 15,898.19 15,834.42 17,453.05 24,814.24

Ross Stores Quarterly Data
Apr20 Jul20 Oct20 Jan21 Apr21 Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17,453.05 18,768.05 21,107.66 22,053.49 24,814.24

Ross Stores 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.


Ross Stores  (BSP:ROST34) 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.


Ross Stores Business Description

Address
5130 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, CA, USA, 94568-7579
Ross Stores operates as an off-price apparel and accessories retailer with the majority of its sales derived from its Ross Dress for Less banner. The company opportunistically procures excess brand-name merchandise made available via manufacturing overruns and retail liquidation sales at a 20%-60% discount to full prices. As such, its stores are often filled with a vast array of stock-keeping units, each with minimal product depth that creates a treasure hunt shopping experience. The firm's more than 1,800 Ross Dress for Less stores are primarily located in densely populated suburban communities and typically serve middle-income consumers. Ross also operates about 350 DD's Discounts chains targeting lower-income shoppers.

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