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PostNL NV (LTS:0P47) Retained Earnings : €0 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is PostNL NV Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PostNL NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was €0 Mil.

PostNL NV's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (€0 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€34 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (€34 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (€0 Mil).

PostNL NV's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (€370 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€-1,306 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (€-1,306 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€34 Mil).


PostNL NV Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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PostNL NV Retained Earnings Chart

PostNL NV 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 -118.00 531.00 370.00 -1,306.00 34.00

PostNL NV Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 - - - 34.00 -

PostNL NV 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.


PostNL NV  (LTS:0P47) 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.


PostNL NV (LTS:0P47) Business Description

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Waldorpstraat 3, The Hague, NLD, 2521 CA
PostNL NV is based in the Netherlands, TNT is a integrated express shipping provider. Key strategic initiatives revolve around stabilizing mail segment profitability and capitalizing on positive express package and freight delivery trends in emerging markets. The company has two reportable segments-Parcels and Mail in the Netherlands. Majority of revenue is generated from Parcels segment. Geographically, the company operates in The Netherlands, Rest of Europe and Rest of the World.

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