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CHS (CHSCP.PFD) Retained Earnings : $1,794.28 Mil (As of Feb. 2019)


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What is CHS Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CHS's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2019 was $1,794.28 Mil.

CHS's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2018 ($1,482.00 Mil) to Nov. 2018 ($1,663.97 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2018 ($1,663.97 Mil) to Feb. 2019 ($1,794.28 Mil).

CHS's annual retained earnings declined from Aug. 2016 ($1,582.38 Mil) to Aug. 2017 ($1,267.81 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2017 ($1,267.81 Mil) to Aug. 2018 ($1,482.00 Mil).

CHS Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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CHS Retained Earnings Chart

CHS Annual Data
Trend Aug09 Aug10 Aug11 Aug12 Aug13 Aug14 Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,598.66 1,604.67 1,582.38 1,267.81 1,482.00

CHS Quarterly Data
May14 Aug14 Nov14 Feb15 May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16 May16 Aug16 Nov16 Feb17 May17 Aug17 Nov17 Feb18 May18 Aug18 Nov18 Feb19
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 1,646.84 1,803.08 1,482.00 1,663.97 1,794.28

CHS 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.

CHS  (NAS:CHSCP.PFD) 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.

CHS (CHSCP.PFD) Business Description

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5500 Cenex Drive, Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA, 55077
Website
https://www.chsinc.com
CHS Inc is an integrated agricultural enterprise, that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers. Its Energy segment produces and provides wholesale distribution of petroleum products and transportation of those products. Its Ag segment, which is the key revenue driver, purchases and processes or resells grains and oilseeds; serves as a wholesaler and retailer of crop inputs; produces and markets ethanol. Its Nitrogen Production segment consists of equity method investment in CF Nitrogen, which entitles to the purchase of up to a specified quantity of granular urea and UAN annually from CF Nitrogen. Maximum revenue is generated from Ag segment.