FLIR Systems (FRA:FL4) Retained Earnings : €1,708 Mil (As of Mar. 2021)

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What is FLIR Systems Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. FLIR Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2021 was €1,708 Mil.

FLIR Systems's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2020 (€1,668 Mil) to Dec. 2020 (€1,658 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2020 (€1,658 Mil) to Mar. 2021 (€1,708 Mil).

FLIR Systems's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2018 (€1,780 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (€1,819 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2019 (€1,819 Mil) to Dec. 2020 (€1,658 Mil).

FLIR Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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FLIR Systems Retained Earnings Chart

FLIR Systems Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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1,736.87

1,568.96

1,779.56

1,818.62

1,658.05

FLIR Systems Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1,707.51	1,710.05	1,667.52	1,658.05	1,708.21

FLIR Systems 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.

FLIR Systems (FRA:FL4) 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.

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FLIR Systems Inc designs, develops, markets, and distributes technologies that detect people, objects, and substances. The company's two business units are Industrial Technologies and Defense Technologies segment. The Industrial Technologies segment develops components used to create thermal, industrial, and other imaging systems. The Defense Technologies unit develops imaging and recognition solutions for military, law enforcement, and other government customers. The company operates around the world, with a significant portion of revenue coming from the United States.

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