Milestone Scientific (Milestone Scientific) Retained Earnings : $-123.34 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Milestone Scientific Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Milestone Scientific's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-123.34 Mil.

Milestone Scientific's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-119.93 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-121.40 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($-121.40 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-123.34 Mil).

Milestone Scientific's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-107.70 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-116.41 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-116.41 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-123.34 Mil).

Milestone Scientific Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Milestone Scientific's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Milestone Scientific Retained Earnings Chart

Milestone Scientific Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-93.52

-100.89

-107.70

-116.41

-123.34

Milestone Scientific Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-116.41	-117.72	-119.93	-121.40	-123.34

Milestone Scientific 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.

Milestone Scientific (AMEX:MLSS) 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.

Milestone Scientific (Milestone Scientific) Business Description

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425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ, USA, 07068

Website

https://www.milestonescientific.com

Milestone Scientific Inc is engaged in pioneering proprietary, technological systems, and solutions for the medical and dental markets. It develops, manufactures, markets and sells the computer-controlled system for the improved and painless delivery of local anesthetic. The system is marketed in dentistry under the trademark CompuDent and in medicine under the trademark CompuMed. In addition, the company provides The Wand, a handpiece that allows dentists to provide painless injections for virtually various dental procedures, including routine cleanings and fillings, as well as implants, root canals, and crowns. The Company conducts its business through two reportable segments: Dental and Medical. Geographically all the operations of the firm function through the region of the U.S.

Executives

Peter J Milligan	officer: President	1650 TYSONS BOULEVARD, SUITE 1700, MCLEAN VA 22102
Neal I Goldman	director	170 SOUTHPORT DRIVE, MORRISVILLE NC 27560
Leslie Bernhard	director	C/O ADSTAR, INC., 488 S. ROYAL LANE, COPPELL TX 75019
Benedetta I Casamento	director	200 CAMPUS DRIVE, FLORHAM PARK NJ 07932
Leonard Osser	director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO
Leonard M Schiller	director
Scott L. Kahn	officer: Chief Financial Officer	425 EAGLE ROCK AVENUE, SUITE 403, ROSELAND NJ 07068
Giandomenico Trombetta	director, 10 percent owner	CORSO VENEZIA 44, MILAN L6 20121
Joseph D'agostino	officer: CFO & COO	C/O MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC., 220 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Jan Adriaan Haverhals	officer: President	110 WHITE ROCK ROAD, APT. 3304, VERONA NJ 07044
Brent W Johnston	officer: President	C/O MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC., 220 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE SUITE 102, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Michael Mcgeehan	director	C/O MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Edward J. Zelnick	director	C/O MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC., 220 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE, LIVINGSTON NJ 07039
Daniel S Goldberger	officer: President and CEO	24 CARPENTER ROAD, CHESTER NY 10918
Bp4 S.r.l.	director, 10 percent owner, officer: See Remarks	CORSO VENEZIA 44, MILAN L6 20121