Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund) Retained Earnings : $-367.01 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-367.01 Mil.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($-399.77 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-407.27 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 ($-407.27 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-367.01 Mil).

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-206.42 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-399.77 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($-399.77 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-367.01 Mil).

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Retained Earnings Chart

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Annual Data

Trend

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

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-141.75

-131.77

-206.42

-399.77

-367.01

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial								-206.42	-436.56	-399.77	-407.27	-367.01

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt 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.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (NYSE:EMD) 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.

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund (Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund) Business Description

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620 Eighth Avenue, 47th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10018

Website

https://www.leggmason.com

Western Asset Emg Markets Debt Fund Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek high current income and the secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation.

Executives

Oliveira Marc De	officer: Secretary/Chief Legal Officer	C/O LEGG MASON & CO. LLC, ONE FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06902
Hoffmann Courtney A.	other: Secretary/GC Subadviser	WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, 385 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD, PASADENA CA 91101
Daniel P Cronin	director	235 EAST 42ND ST, NEW YORK NY 10017
Andrew J. Bowden	other: COO/Subadviser	WESTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, 385 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD, PASADENA CA 91101
Laura F Fergerson	other: Manager/Investment Manager	3310 QUALITY DRIVE, 2ND FLOOR, RANCHO CORDOVA CA 95670
Brian Eakes	other: Manager/Investment Manager	100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, BALTIMORE MD 21202
George P. Hoyt	officer: Secretary and Ch Lgl Officer	C/O FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, 100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06902
Matthew Nicholls	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
Fred Steven Jensen	officer: Chief Compliance Officer	LEGG MASON, 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, 49TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10018
William R Hutchinson	director	535 N MICHIGAN STE 1012, CHICAGO IL 60611
Christopher Berarducci	officer: Treas/Principal Finan Officer	LEGG MASON, 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10018
Nisha Kumar	director	1735 MARKET STREET, 32ND FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103
Jennifer S Berg	officer: Treasurer	100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, 7TH FLOOR, BALTIMORE MD 21202