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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel) Retained Earnings : $1,837 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,837 Mil.

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($1,828 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($1,692 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($1,692 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,837 Mil).

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($1,377 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,508 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($1,508 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,837 Mil).


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Retained Earnings Chart

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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 1,180.71 1,183.52 1,376.70 1,508.24 1,836.91

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 1,508.24 1,640.76 1,827.96 1,692.29 1,836.91

Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel 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.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel  (NYSE:ELP) 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.


Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel (Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel) Business Description

Address
Rua Jose Izidoro Biazetto, 158, Bloco A, Mossungue, Curitiba, PR, BRA, 81200-240
Cia Paranaense De Energia Copel is primarily involved in the production of power in the Brazilian state of Parana. Specifically, the company's operating segments include power generation and transmission, gas, power distribution, power sale, and Holding and Services. Most of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of electricity. It generates electricity through renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric, wind plants, and thermoelectric plants. The company was designed to allow Parana to manage the distribution of power and related services, so the state is a major shareholder.

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