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Iren SpA (MIL:IRE) Retained Earnings : €122 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Iren SpA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Iren SpA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was €122 Mil.

Iren SpA's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (€177 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€255 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (€255 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (€122 Mil).

Iren SpA's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (€303 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€226 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (€226 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€255 Mil).


Iren SpA Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Iren SpA Retained Earnings Chart

Iren SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
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Iren SpA Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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Iren SpA 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.


Iren SpA  (MIL:IRE) 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.


Iren SpA (MIL:IRE) Business Description

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Via Nubi di Magellano, 30, Reggio Emilia, ITA, 42123
Iren SpA is a multi-service Italian utilities holding company that produces and distributes electricity and natural gas. It also provides district heating, water, and environmental services. Iren has five operating companies that include Iren Acqua Gas, Iren Energia (electricity and thermal production), Iren Mercato (sale of electricity, gas, and district heating), Iren Emilia (gas distribution), and Iren Ambiente (environmental services). The company primarily uses hydroelectric, cogeneration, and wind power as energy sources. The majority of revenue is derived from the distribution and sale of electricity and natural gas products and services.

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