Eaton (ETN) Retained Earnings : $10,096 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Eaton Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Eaton's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $10,096 Mil.

Eaton's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2024 ($10,622 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($10,366 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2024 ($10,366 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($10,096 Mil).

Eaton's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($8,468 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($10,305 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($10,305 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($10,096 Mil).

Eaton Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Eaton Retained Earnings Chart

Eaton Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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6,794.00

7,594.00

8,468.00

10,305.00

10,096.00

Eaton Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															10,305.00	10,605.00	10,622.00	10,366.00	10,096.00

Eaton 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.

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) 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.

Eaton Business Description

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Address

30 Pembroke Road, Eaton House, Dublin, IRL, D04 Y0C2

Website

https://www.eaton.com

Founded in 1911 by Joseph Eaton, the eponymous company began by selling truck axles in New Jersey. Eaton has since become an industrial powerhouse largely through acquisitions in various end markets. Eaton's portfolio can broadly be divided into two parts: its electrical and industrial businesses. Its electrical portfolio (representing around 70% of company revenue) sells components within data centers, utilities, and commercial and residential buildings, while its industrial business (30% of revenue) sells components within commercial and passenger vehicles and aircraft. Eaton receives favorable tax treatment as a domiciliary of Ireland, but it generates over half of its revenue within the US.

Executives

Gregory R Page	director	EATON CENTER, 1111 SUPERIOR AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44114
Heath B. Monesmith	officer: See Remarks below.	600 TRAVIS, SUITE 5600, HOUSTON TX 77002
Szmagala Taras G. Jr.	officer: See remarks below	C/O EATON CORPORATION PLC, 1000 EATON BOULEVARD, CLEVELAND OH 44122
Marshall Ernest W Jr	officer: See Remarks below.	1000 EATON BLVD, CLEVELAND OH 44122
Craig Arnold	director, officer: See Remarks below.	EATON CENTER, 1111 SUPERIOR AVENUE, CLEVELAND OH 44114
Dorothy C Thompson	director	1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Michael Yelton	officer: See remarks below	C/O EATON CORPORATION PLC, 1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Peter Denk	officer: See remarks below	C/O EATON CORPORATION PLC, 1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Olivier Leonetti	director	5757 N. GREEN BAY AVENUE, P.O. BOX 591, MILWAUKEE WI 53201
Sternadt Paulo Ruiz	officer: See remarks below	1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Thomas B Okray	officer: See Remarks below.	5008 AIRPORT ROAD NW, ROANOKE VA 24012
Nandakumar Cheruvatath	officer: See Remarks below	1000EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Joao V Faria	officer: See Remarks below.	1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122
Daniel Roy Hopgood	officer: See Remarks below.	2135 WEST MAPLE ROAD, TROY MI 48084-7186
Brian S Brickhouse	officer: See Remarks below.	1000 EATON BLVD., CLEVELAND OH 44122