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APA (FRA:2S3) Retained Earnings : €-2,058 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is APA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. APA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €-2,058 Mil.

APA's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2024 (€-2,124 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€-2,261 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (€-2,261 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-2,058 Mil).

APA's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (€-5,488 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€-2,713 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (€-2,713 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-2,058 Mil).


APA Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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APA Retained Earnings Chart

APA Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8,598.94 -8,396.88 -5,488.42 -2,713.40 -2,058.03

APA Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
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 -2,713.40 -2,600.84 -2,123.69 -2,260.61 -2,058.03

APA 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.


APA  (FRA:2S3) 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.


APA Business Description

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2000 W. Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 200, Houston, TX, USA, 77042-3643
APA Corp is an independent exploration and production company. It develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The Company's business has oil and gas operations in three geographic areas: the United States (U.S.), Egypt, and offshore the U.K. in the North Sea (North Sea). APA also has active development, exploration, and appraisal operations ongoing in Suriname, as well as exploration interests in Uruguay, Alaska, and other international locations.

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