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Cohu (COHU) Retained Earnings : $270.1 Mil (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is Cohu Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cohu's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $270.1 Mil.

Cohu's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2024 ($303.9 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($288.2 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2024 ($288.2 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($270.1 Mil).

Cohu's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($193.6 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($290.4 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($290.4 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($318.6 Mil).


Cohu Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Cohu Retained Earnings Chart

Cohu Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 42.52 26.23 193.56 290.40 318.56

Cohu Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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Cohu 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.


Cohu  (NAS:COHU) 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.


Cohu Business Description

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Address
12367 Crothwaite Circle, Poway, CA, USA, 92064-6817
Cohu Inc is a supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, and thermal sub-systems used by semiconductor manufacturers and test subcontractors. The company's products include Semiconductor ATE (Automated Test Equipment), Semiconductor Handlers, Interface Products such as test contactors, probe heads and probe pins, Spares and Kits, Bare Board PCB Test Systems, and services. It has one reportable segment, Semiconductor Test and Inspection Equipment (Semiconductor Test & Inspection).
Executives
Christopher Bohrson officer: VP & General Manager, Delta 12367 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE, POWAY CA 92064
Nina Richardson director C/O SILICON LABORATORIES, 400 W CESAR CHAVEZ, AUSTIN TX 78701
William Bendush director MICROSEMI CORPORATION, ONE ENTERPRISE, ALISO VIEJO CA 92656
Thomas D Kampfer officer: VP Corp Dev, GC & Sec C/O COHU, INC., 12367 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE, POWAY CA 92128
Steven J Bilodeau director C/O COHU, INC., 12367 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE, POWAY CA 92064
Ian P Lawee officer: VP & GM Semiconductor Test Grp 12367 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE, POWAY CA 92064
Jeffrey D Jones officer: VP Finance & CFO 12367 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE, POWAY CA 92064
Andreas W Mattes director C/O DIEBOLD, INCORPORATED, 5995 MAYFAIR RD, NORTH CANTON OH 44720
Andrew M Caggia director 12367 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE, POWAY CA 92064
Luis A Muller officer: President, Delta Design, Inc. 12367 CROSTHWAITE CIRCLE, POWAY CA 92064
Yon Jorden director 750 WEST JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY, SUITE 1200, IRVING TX 75039
James A Donahue officer: President & CEO
Pascal Ronde officer: Sr. VP, Global Customer Team LES CONQUERANTS - BATIMENT 1, AVENUE DE L'ATLANTIQUE, LES ULIS I0 91940
Robert L Ciardella director
Lynne J Camp director 714 NW 914TH TERRACE, PORTLAND OR 97229

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