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LSTR (Landstar System) Retained Earnings : $2,897 Mil (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is Landstar System Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Landstar System's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $2,897 Mil.

Landstar System's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2024 ($2,819 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($2,860 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 ($2,860 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($2,897 Mil).

Landstar System's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($2,317 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($2,636 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($2,636 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,784 Mil).


Landstar System Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Landstar System Retained Earnings Chart

Landstar System Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,962.16 2,046.24 2,317.18 2,635.96 2,783.65

Landstar System Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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 2,808.92 2,783.65 2,818.94 2,859.79 2,897.07

Landstar System 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.


Landstar System  (NAS:LSTR) 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.


Landstar System Business Description

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Address
13410 Sutton Park Drive South, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32224
Landstar System is an agent based asset-light third-party logistics provider focused on domestic truck brokerage (90% of revenue). Historically, around half of its truck transportation freight is hauled by leased owner-operators with the remainder hauled by third-party broker-carriers. To a smaller degree, it offers intermodal, global air and ocean forwarding, and warehousing services. Landstar also runs a small business that offers insurance programs to captive owner-operators. It has a long history of industry-leading execution and operating profitability.
Executives
James P Todd officer: VP and CFO 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
David G/ Bannister director C/O LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC, 13410 SUTTON PARK DR S, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Ricardo S Coro officer: Vice President - CIO 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Michael K Kneller officer: VP General Counsel & Secy 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Joseph J Beacom officer: VP, Chief Safety Officer 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
James B Gattoni officer: Vice President - Controller 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Aimee M Cooper officer: VP & CAO 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Teresa L White director 1932 WYNNTON RD, COLUMBUS GA 31999
James L Liang director C/O LENCO MOBILE INC., 345 CHAPALA STREET, SANTA BARBARA CA 93101
Federico L Pensotti officer: VP and CFO 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
L Kevin Stout officer: VP, CFO and Asst Secretary 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Dr. Homaira Akbari director 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Larry J Thoele director 13410 SUTTON PARK DRIVE SOUTH, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Diana M Murphy director C/O LANDSTAR SYSTEM INC, 13410 SUTTON PARK DR S, JACKSONVILLE FL 32224
Anthony J Orlando director TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, STE 600, CHICAGO IL 60606