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Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV (Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV) Retained Earnings : $204 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $204 Mil.

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($292 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($414 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($414 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($204 Mil).

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($248 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($256 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($256 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($414 Mil).


Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Retained Earnings Chart

Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
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Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV 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.


Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV  (OTCPK:KCDMF) 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.


Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV (Kimberly - Clark de MexicoB de CV) Business Description

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AV. Jaime Balmes No. 8 9th floor, Los Morales Polanco, Mexico City, MEX, 11510
Kimberly - Clark de Mexico SAB de CV manufactures and sells s a wide selection of paper-based products: napkins, kitchen towels, disposable diapers, feminine-care pads, bathroom tissue, facial tissue, and hand towels, among others. The company's business lines comprise: babies and infants, household products, feminine-care products, personal care, and healthcare. Its brand portfolio includes Kleenex, Sanitas, Kimlark, Petalo, Cottonelle, Depend, and Kotex. The company serves the local market, Mexico, but also the United States, Asia, and Central and South America.

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