SunTrust Banks (FRA:SUU) Retained Earnings : €18,763 Mil (As of Sep. 2019)

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What is SunTrust Banks Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SunTrust Banks's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was €18,763 Mil.

SunTrust Banks's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2019 (€17,596 Mil) to Jun. 2019 (€17,982 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2019 (€17,982 Mil) to Sep. 2019 (€18,763 Mil).

SunTrust Banks's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2016 (€15,168 Mil) to Dec. 2017 (€14,821 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2017 (€14,821 Mil) to Dec. 2018 (€17,160 Mil).

SunTrust Banks Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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SunTrust Banks Retained Earnings Chart

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Retained Earnings

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10,782.25

13,481.75

15,168.00

14,821.30

17,159.84

SunTrust Banks Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															16,378.13	17,159.84	17,595.57	17,982.32	18,762.91

SunTrust Banks 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.

SunTrust Banks (FRA:SUU) 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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303 Peachtree Street, North East, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30308

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SunTrust Banks, headquartered in Atlanta, comprises commercial, corporate, and retail banking operations. SunTrust's corporate and investment banking arm is under the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey brand. The vast majority of SunTrust's deposits are in seven Southeastern U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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