ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund (ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund) Retained Earnings : $-43.27 Mil (As of Nov. 2023)

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What is ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2023 was $-43.27 Mil.

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund's quarterly retained earnings declined from Nov. 2022 ($-59.24 Mil) to May. 2023 ($-76.41 Mil) but then increased from May. 2023 ($-76.41 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($-43.27 Mil).

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund's annual retained earnings increased from Nov. 2021 ($-129.61 Mil) to Nov. 2022 ($-59.24 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2022 ($-59.24 Mil) to Nov. 2023 ($-43.27 Mil).

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Retained Earnings Chart

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Annual Data

Trend

Nov17

Nov18

Nov19

Nov20

Nov21

Nov22

Nov23

Retained Earnings

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-57.92

-245.19

-129.61

-59.24

-43.27

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Nov17	May18	Nov18	May19	Nov19	May20	Nov20	May21	Nov21	May22	Nov22	May23	Nov23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial								-129.61	-45.09	-59.24	-76.41	-43.27

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund 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.

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund (NYSE:CTR) 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.

ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund (ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund) Business Description

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ClearBridge Energy MLP Total Return Fund is the United States-based non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide a high level of total return consisting of cash distributions and capital appreciation.

Executives

Saba Capital Management, L.p.	10 percent owner	405 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 58TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10174
Oliveira Marc De	officer: Secretary/Chief Legal Officer	C/O LEGG MASON & CO. LLC, ONE FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06902
Jasna Dolgov	other: General Counsel/Subadviser	CLEARBRIDGE INVESTMENTS, 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10018
Prudential Financial Inc	10 percent owner	751 BROAD ST, NEWARK NJ 07102
Prudential Insurance Co Of America	10 percent owner	751 BROAD STREET, NEWARK NJ 07102
Franklin Resources Inc	other: Affiliate of Investment Adv.	FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC, ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
Boaz Weinstein	10 percent owner	405 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 58TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10174
Carol L Colman	director	278 HAWLEY RD, NORTH SALEM NY 10560
Chris Eades	other: Portfolio Manager	620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 48TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10018
Laura F Fergerson	other: Manager/Investment Manager	3310 QUALITY DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR, RANCHO CORDOVA CA 95670
George P. Hoyt	officer: Secretary and Ch Lgl Officer	C/O FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, 100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06902
Gwen L Shaneyfelt	other: Director of Sub-Adviser	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
Jed A. Plafker	other: Director of Sub-Adviser	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
Jennifer M Johnson	other: Director of Sub-Adviser	C/O FRANKLIN RESOURCES, INC., ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403-1906
Matthew Nicholls	other: Director of Sub-Adviser	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403