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HCXLY (Hiscox) Retained Earnings : $3,452 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Hiscox Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Hiscox's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $3,452 Mil.

Hiscox's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 ($2,923 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($3,102 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 ($3,102 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,452 Mil).

Hiscox's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($2,298 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,923 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($2,923 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,452 Mil).


Hiscox Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Hiscox Retained Earnings Chart

Hiscox 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 1,884.40 2,108.80 2,297.80 2,923.20 3,452.20

Hiscox Semi-Annual Data
Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24
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 2,297.80 2,482.50 2,923.20 3,101.80 3,452.20

Hiscox 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.


Hiscox  (OTCPK:HCXLY) 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.


Hiscox Business Description

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96 Pitts Bay Road, Chesney House, Pembroke, BMU, HM 08
Hiscox Ltd is a property and casualty insurance company. The company aims to balance catastrophe-exposed businesses with less volatile local specialty businesses. Its product offerings include property, casualty, crisis management (covering terrorism and kidnap and ransom), marine, energy, and specialty areas like space insurance. The company's operating segments consist of Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Center. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Hiscox Retail segment, which represents retail business divisions in the UK, Europe, the USA, and Asia. Geographically, the company earns insurance revenue from places like the United States, which generates key revenue, as well as the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions.