EYESW (Second Sight Medical Products) Retained Earnings: $-333.87 Mil (As of Jun. 2022)

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What is Second Sight Medical Products Retained Earnings?

Second Sight Medical Products EYESW Retained Earnings is $-333.87 Mil as of Jun. 2022. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Second Sight Medical Products's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 was $-333.87 Mil.

Second Sight Medical Products's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-328.59 Mil) to Mar. 2022 ($-330.80 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2022 ($-330.80 Mil) to Jun. 2022 ($-333.87 Mil).

Second Sight Medical Products's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2019 ($-304.78 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($-319.66 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2020 ($-319.66 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-328.59 Mil).

Second Sight Medical Products  (NAS:EYESW) 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.

Second Sight Medical Products Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Second Sight Medical Products Retained Earnings Chart

Second Sight Medical Products Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -234.38 -269.47 -304.78 -319.66 -328.59

Second Sight Medical Products Quarterly Data
Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22
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 -324.80 -327.30 -328.59 -330.80 -333.87

Second Sight Medical Products 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $-333.87 Mil mean?
Second Sight Medical Products (EYESW) has a Retained Earnings of $-333.87 Mil as of Jun. 2022. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Second Sight Medical Products and its competitors.
Is Second Sight Medical Products' Retained Earnings too high?
Second Sight Medical Products' current Retained Earnings is $-333.87 Mil.
How does Second Sight Medical Products' Retained Earnings compare to SONX and LUCD?
Second Sight Medical Products' Retained Earnings of $-333.87 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Second Sight Medical Products and its competitors. Second Sight Medical Products's current Retained Earnings is $-333.87 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Second Sight Medical Products stock overvalued right now?
Second Sight Medical Products (EYESW) has a current Retained Earnings of $-333.87 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-333.87 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Second Sight Medical Products (EYESW), the current Retained Earnings is $-333.87 Mil as of Jun. 2022. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Second Sight Medical Products Business Description

Address 13170 Telfair Avenue, Sylmar, CA, USA, 91342
Second Sight Medical Products Inc develops, manufactures, and markets implantable prosthetic devices to create an artificial form of useful vision for blind individuals. The company's product Argus II System treats outer retinal degenerations, such as Retinitis Pigmentosa, often referred to as RP. The company generates revenue from the sale of its Argus II retinal prosthesis systems, which include the implant and external components. Geographically, the company operates in the United States, Italy, China, and of which key revenue is derived from the United States.