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SM Energy Co (FRA:SJL) Retained Earnings : €2,678 Mil (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is SM Energy Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SM Energy Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was €2,678 Mil.

SM Energy Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2024 (€2,316 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€2,612 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (€2,612 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (€2,678 Mil).

SM Energy Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (€1,235 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€1,882 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (€1,882 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€2,612 Mil).


SM Energy Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for SM Energy Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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SM Energy Co Retained Earnings Chart

SM Energy Co 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 164.97 207.56 1,235.28 1,881.94 2,612.40

SM Energy Co Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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 1,989.75 2,185.50 2,315.67 2,612.40 2,677.76

SM Energy Co 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.


SM Energy Co  (FRA:SJL) 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.


SM Energy Co Business Description

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1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3200, Denver, CO, USA, 80203
SM Energy Co is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs in Texas and Utah. Its portfolio is comprised of assets in the Midland Basin of West Texas, the Maverick Basin of South Texas, and the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah.

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