Doverddlery (FRA:D1R) Retained Earnings : €-21.59 Mil (As of Mar. 2015)

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What is Doverddlery Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Doverddlery's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was €-21.59 Mil.

Doverddlery's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2014 (€-18.54 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (€-18.32 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2014 (€-18.32 Mil) to Mar. 2015 (€-21.59 Mil).

Doverddlery's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2012 (€-19.36 Mil) to Dec. 2013 (€-17.39 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2013 (€-17.39 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (€-18.32 Mil).

Doverddlery Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Doverddlery Retained Earnings Chart

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Retained Earnings

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-22.04

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-19.36

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-18.32

Doverddlery Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-17.61	-17.74	-18.54	-18.32	-21.59

Doverddlery 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.

Doverddlery (FRA:D1R) 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.

Doverddlery (FRA:D1R) Business Description

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Dover Saddlery, Inc. is a Delaware Corporation. The Company was founded in 1975. It is a specialty retailer and the largest multi-channel marketer of premium, equestrian products in the U.S. The Company sells its products through a multi-channel strategy, including direct and retail. The Company offers a comprehensive selection of products required to own, ride, train and compete with a horse. The Company's equestrian product line includes a broad variety of separate items such as saddles, tack, specialized apparel, footwear, horse clothing, horse health and stable products. The Company has established itself as the largest multi-channel marketer of equestrian tack, specialized apparel, horse care and stable products in the U.S. and plans to continue its multi-channel retail strategy to capitalize on strong brand equity and utilize its customer database. This multi-channel strategy enables it to capture customer data, achieve operational synergies, provide a seamless and convenient shopping experience for its customers, cross market its products and reinforce its brand across channels. As of December 31, 2012, it operated seventeen stores under the Dover Saddlery brand and one store under the Smith Brothers brand. The Company is subject to numerous regulations governing the Internet and e-commerce, retailers generally, the importation, promotion and sale of merchandise, and the operation of retail stores and warehouse facilities.

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