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PZ Cussons (LSE:PZC) Retained Earnings : £429.0 Mil (As of Nov. 2024)


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What is PZ Cussons Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PZ Cussons's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2024 was £429.0 Mil.

PZ Cussons's quarterly retained earnings declined from Nov. 2023 (£444.9 Mil) to May. 2024 (£425.3 Mil) but then increased from May. 2024 (£425.3 Mil) to Nov. 2024 (£429.0 Mil).

PZ Cussons's annual retained earnings declined from May. 2022 (£528.5 Mil) to May. 2023 (£511.7 Mil) and declined from May. 2023 (£511.7 Mil) to May. 2024 (£425.3 Mil).


PZ Cussons Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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PZ Cussons Retained Earnings Chart

PZ Cussons Annual Data
Trend May15 May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24
Retained Earnings
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PZ Cussons Semi-Annual Data
May15 Nov15 May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24
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PZ Cussons 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.


PZ Cussons  (LSE:PZC) 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.


PZ Cussons Business Description

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3500 Aviator Way, Manchester Business Park, Manchester, GBR, M22 5TG
PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.

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