2U (TWOU) Retained Earnings : $-1,552.2 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is 2U Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. 2U's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $-1,552.2 Mil.

2U's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2023 ($-1,455.1 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-1,497.6 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2023 ($-1,497.6 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($-1,552.2 Mil).

2U's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-890.6 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-1,180.0 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-1,180.0 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-1,497.6 Mil).

2U Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for 2U's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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2U Retained Earnings Chart

2U Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-479.39

-695.87

-890.64

-1,179.97

-1,497.58

2U Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-1,234.03	-1,407.69	-1,455.13	-1,497.58	-1,552.23

2U 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.

2U (NAS:TWOU) 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.

2U (TWOU) Business Description

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Address

7900 Harkins Road, Lanham, MD, USA, 20706

Website

https://www.2u.com

2U Inc provides educational technology services for nonprofit colleges and universities. It builds, delivers, and monitors educational platforms that enable online delivery of degree programs and alternative credentials such as short technical courses. The company provides cloud-based software-as-a-service platform and various technology-enabled services such as learning technology, live class application monitoring, content development, marketing, among others that help its clients to reach students globally. It is organized in two reportable business segments: Degree Program segment and Alternative Credential segment. The vast majority of revenue comes from the company's Degree Program segment, and most of the company's revenue is earned in the United States.

Executives

Aaron Mccullough	officer: CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER	C/O 2U, INC., 7900 HARKINS ROAD, LANHAM MD 20706
Edward S. Macias	director	C/O 2U, INC., 8201 CORPORATE DRIVE, SUITE 900, LANDOVER MD 20785
Gregory K Peters	director	C/O NETFLIX, INC., 121 ALBRIGHT WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Christopher J Paucek	director, officer: Chief Executive Officer	7900 HARKINS ROAD, LANHAM MD 20706
Paul A Maeder	director	C/O HIGHLAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, HIGH ST TOWER 125 HIGH ST, BOSTON MA 02110
Alexis Maybank	director	C/O 2U, INC., 7900 HARKINS ROAD, LANHAM MD 20706
James Kenigsberg	officer: Chief Technology Officer	C/O 2U, INC., 7900 HARKINS ROAD, LANHAM MD 20706
Matthew J. Norden	officer: Co-General Counsel	C/O 2U, INC., 7900 HARKINS ROAD, LANHAM MD 20706
Mark Chernis	director	2315 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10024
Paul S Lalljie	officer: Chief Financial Officer	7900 HARKINS ROAD, LANHAM MD 20706
John M Larson	director	2895 GREENSPOINT PARKWAY, SUITE 600, HOFFMAN ESTATES IL 60195
Robert M Stavis	director	211 HOMMOCKS ROAD, LARCHMONT NY 10538
John B. Ellis	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	THREE GLENLAKE PKWY., ATLANTA GA 30328
Earl Lewis	director	C/O 2U, INC., 8201 CORPORATE DRIVE, LANDOVER MD 20785
Timothy M Haley	director	3000 SAND HILL ROAD, 2-290, MENLO PARK CA 94025