nLight (nLight) Retained Earnings : $-264.3 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is nLight Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. nLight's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-264.3 Mil.

nLight's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-239.2 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-251.1 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($-251.1 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-264.3 Mil).

nLight's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-168.1 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-222.6 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-222.6 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-264.3 Mil).

nLight Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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nLight Retained Earnings Chart

nLight Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-117.45

-138.39

-168.06

-222.63

-264.30

nLight Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-222.63	-230.36	-239.19	-251.07	-264.30

nLight 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.

nLight (NAS:LASR) 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.

nLight (nLight) Business Description

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4637 NW 18th Avenue, Camas, WA, USA, 98607

Website

https://www.nlight.net

nLight Inc is a United States-based company engaged in providing semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. It operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers, and directed energy products; and Advanced Development segment includes revenue earned from research and development contracts. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Laser segment. The company's geographical segments include North America, China, and the Rest of the world.

Executives

Joseph John Corso	officer: Chief Financial Officer	4637 NW 18TH AVE, CAMAS WA 98607
James Nias	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	4637 NW 18TH AVENUE, CAMAS WA 98607
Scott H Keeney	director, officer: President and CEO	5408 NE 88TH STREET, BUILDING E, VANCOUVER WA 98665
Ran Bareket	officer: CFO	1005 VIRGINIA DRIVE, FORT WASHINGTON PA 19034
Camille Nichols	director	5408 NE 88TH STREET, BUILDING E, VANCOUVER WA 98665
Robert Martinsen	officer: Chief Technical Officer	5408 NE 88TH STREET, BUILDING E, VANCOUVER WA 98665
Sixth Mdv Partners, L.l.c.	10 percent owner	777 MARINERS ISLAND BLVD., STE. 550, SAN MATEO CA 94404
David D. Osborne	director	5408 NE 88TH STREET, BUILDING E, VANCOUVER WA 98665
Oak X Affiliates Fund Lp	10 percent owner	901 MAIN AVENUE, NORWALK CT 06851
Bandel L Carano	director, 10 percent owner	525 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 1300, PALO ALTO CA 94301
Douglas C Carlisle	director, 10 percent owner	3000 SAND HILL RD, BLDG 4 STE 100, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Mv Management Ix Llc	10 percent owner	2884 SAND HILL ROAD, SUITE 100, MENLO PARK CA 94025
William Gossman	director	5408 NE 88TH STREET, BUILDING E, VANCOUVER WA 98665
Menlo Entrepreneurs Fund Ix A Lp	10 percent owner	2884 SAND HILL RD, SUITE 100, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Menlo Entrepreneurs Fund Ix Lp	10 percent owner	3000 SAND HILL ROAD, BUILDING 4, SUITE 100, MENLO PARK CA 94025