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Neon Bloom (Neon Bloom) Retained Earnings : $-4.95 Mil (As of Mar. 2011)


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What is Neon Bloom Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Neon Bloom's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2011 was $-4.95 Mil.

Neon Bloom's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2010 ($-3.93 Mil) to Dec. 2010 ($-4.80 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2010 ($-4.80 Mil) to Mar. 2011 ($-4.95 Mil).

Neon Bloom's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2008 ($-2.93 Mil) to Dec. 2009 ($-3.17 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2009 ($-3.17 Mil) to Dec. 2010 ($-4.80 Mil).


Neon Bloom Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Neon Bloom's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Neon Bloom Retained Earnings Chart

Neon Bloom Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10
Retained Earnings
-0.04 -3.29 -2.93 -3.17 -4.80

Neon Bloom Quarterly Data
Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11
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 -3.48 -3.64 -3.93 -4.80 -4.95

Neon Bloom 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.


Neon Bloom  (OTCPK:NBCO) 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.


Neon Bloom (Neon Bloom) Business Description

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Address
8860 Columbia 100 Parkway, Suite 216, Columbia, MD, USA, 21045
Neon Bloom Inc is a holding company. It is a science-based firm that uses plant science proprietary products and technology to promote wellness and remedies in the hemp and medical cannabis industry.
Executives
Neev Nissenson director, officer: VP, Secretary Director 42 CARRY WAY, CARSON CITY NV 89521

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