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Gaotu Techedu (LTS:0A7G) Retained Earnings : $-807.4 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Gaotu Techedu Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Gaotu Techedu's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $-807.4 Mil.

Gaotu Techedu's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2024 ($-724.4 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($-809.3 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 ($-809.3 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-807.4 Mil).

Gaotu Techedu's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($-688.0 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-674.2 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($-674.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-807.4 Mil).


Gaotu Techedu Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Gaotu Techedu Retained Earnings Chart

Gaotu Techedu Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -260.92 -755.13 -688.00 -674.16 -807.40

Gaotu Techedu Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 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 -674.16 -670.13 -724.43 -809.32 -807.40

Gaotu Techedu 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.


Gaotu Techedu  (LTS:0A7G) 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.


Gaotu Techedu Business Description

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10 Xibeiwang East Road, 5th Floor, Gientech Building, 17 East Zone, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100193
Gaotu Techedu Inc is a technology-driven education company that provides online live courses in a large-class setting backed by its proprietary technology infrastructure. The company's segment includes the provision of education services. The company offers courses in large-class format, which amplifies the benefits of online education and allows it to rapidly expand its student base. It operates solely in the PRC and all assets are located in the PRC. The learning services that the company offers include Traditional Learning Services, Non-Academic Tutoring Services, and College Student and Adult Education Services.

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