What is Hutchison Whampoa Retained Earnings?
Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Hutchison Whampoa's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was €38,723 Mil.
Hutchison Whampoa's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2013 (€32,311 Mil) to Jun. 2014 (€37,044 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2014 (€37,044 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (€38,723 Mil).
Hutchison Whampoa's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2012 (€36,089 Mil) to Dec. 2013 (€32,311 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2013 (€32,311 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (€38,723 Mil).
Hutchison Whampoa Retained Earnings Historical Data
The historical data trend for Hutchison Whampoa's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Hutchison Whampoa Retained Earnings Chart
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Hutchison Whampoa Annual Data
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28,919.61 |
33,511.36 |
36,089.13 |
32,310.75 |
38,722.50 |
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Hutchison Whampoa Semi-Annual Data
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36,089.13 |
31,842.51 |
32,310.75 |
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Hutchison Whampoa 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.
Hutchison Whampoa (FRA:HUWH) 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.
Hutchison Whampoa (FRA:HUWH) Business Description
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Hutchison Whampoa Ltd is a multinational conglomerate engaged in the development, innovation and technology in various sector. The Company has six businesses segments: ports and related services, property and hotels, retail, infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications. The Company holds interests in 52 ports comprising 278 operational berths in 26 countries, including container terminals operating in five of the 10 busiest container ports in the world. It also engages in mid-stream operations, river trade, cruise terminal operations and ports related logistics services. It develops and invests in real estate projects, ranging from landmark office buildings to luxury residential properties. It holds a rental property portfolio of approximately 14.0 million square feet of office, commercial, industrial and residential premises, primarily in Hong Kong, as well as interests in a number of joint-venture developments in Mainland China and selective overseas markets. The Company has over 10,500 retail stores in 25 markets worldwide. Its retail portfolio comprises health and beauty products, supermarkets, consumer electronics and electrical appliances. The Company's infrastructure business operates mainly in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, the Mainland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The Company's investments in energy are principally in Canada, the United States, the Mainland, Taiwan, Greenland and Indonesia. Husky Energy Inc is a listed Canadian-based integrated energy and energy related company. The Company is an operator of mobile telecommunication and data services, and a mobile broadband technology in the world. It is also an owner and operator of fibre-optic fixed line networks in Hong Kong.
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