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Anglogold Ashanti (JSE:ANG) Retained Earnings : R-23,975 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Anglogold Ashanti Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Anglogold Ashanti's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was R-23,975 Mil.

Anglogold Ashanti's quarterly retained earnings stayed the same from Jun. 2024 (R0 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R0 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 (R0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R-23,975 Mil).

Anglogold Ashanti's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 (R-30,655 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (R-40,023 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (R-40,023 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (R-23,975 Mil).


Anglogold Ashanti Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Anglogold Ashanti Retained Earnings Chart

Anglogold Ashanti 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 - - -30,654.72 -40,023.25 -23,975.15

Anglogold Ashanti Quarterly Data
Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Jun24 Sep24 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 - -40,023.25 - - -23,975.15

Anglogold Ashanti 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.


Anglogold Ashanti  (JSE:ANG) 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.


Anglogold Ashanti Business Description

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6363 S Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 1000, Greenwood Village, Denver, CO, USA, 80111
Anglogold Ashanti PLC is one of the gold miners. The company also produces silver and sulphuric acid as by-products. Its operating divisions are Africa, Australia, and the Americas. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Africa region which includes its operations of the Kibali, Iduapriem, Obuasi, Siguiri, and Geita mines.

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