Furniture Brands International, (FRA:FBN1) Retained Earnings : €57.4 Mil (As of Jun. 2013)

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What is Furniture Brands International, Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Furniture Brands International,'s retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2013 was €57.4 Mil.

Furniture Brands International,'s quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2012 (€105.0 Mil) to Mar. 2013 (€90.0 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2013 (€90.0 Mil) to Jun. 2013 (€57.4 Mil).

Furniture Brands International,'s annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2010 (€173.0 Mil) to Dec. 2011 (€140.6 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2011 (€140.6 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (€105.0 Mil).

Furniture Brands International, Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Furniture Brands International,'s Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Furniture Brands International, Retained Earnings Chart

Furniture Brands International, Annual Data

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Furniture Brands International, Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															142.39	124.69	104.99	90.00	57.43

Furniture Brands International, 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.

Furniture Brands International, (FRA:FBN1) 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.

Furniture Brands International, (FRA:FBN1) Business Description

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Furniture Brands International, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, which was organized in 1921 as a holding company. The Company is engaged in designing, manufacturing, sourcing and retailing of home furnishings. It markets products through a wide range of channels, including its own Thomasville retail stores and through interior designers, multi-line/independent retailers and mass merchant stores. Its portfolio includes Thomasville, Broyhill, Lane, Drexel Heritage, Henredon, Pearson, Hickory Chair, Lane Venture, Maitland-Smith and La Barge. Through these brands, the Company offers case goods, consisting of bedroom, dining room, and living room wood furniture; stationary upholstery products, consisting of sofas, loveseats, sectionals, and chairs; motion upholstered furniture, consisting of recliners and sleep sofas; occasional furniture, consisting of wood, metal and glass tables, accent pieces, home entertainment centers, and home office furniture; and decorative accessories and accent pieces. The Company's brands are featured in every price and product category in the residential furniture industry. Each of its brands targets specific customers in relation to style and price point. The raw materials used in manufacturing its products include lumber, veneers, plywood, fiberboard, particleboard, steel, paper, hardware, adhesives, finishing materials, glass, mirrored glass, fabrics, leathers, metals, stone, synthetics and upholstered filling material. The Company's products compete against domestic manufacturers, importers, and foreign manufacturers entering the United States market; as well as increased direct importing by some larger retailers. Its competitors include: Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.; La-Z-Boy Incorporated; Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., and many other home furnishings retailers and manufacturers. The elements of competition include price, style, quality, service, brand and marketing.

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