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Netflix (NFLX) Retained Earnings : $29,432 Mil (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is Netflix Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Netflix's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was $29,432 Mil.

Netflix's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2024 ($24,921 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($27,069 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 ($27,069 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($29,432 Mil).

Netflix's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($12,689 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($17,181 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($17,181 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($22,589 Mil).


Netflix Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Netflix Retained Earnings Chart

Netflix 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 4,811.75 7,573.14 12,689.37 17,181.30 22,589.29

Netflix Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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 21,651.45 22,589.29 24,921.50 27,068.80 29,432.31

Netflix 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.


Netflix  (NAS:NFLX) 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.


Netflix Business Description

Address
121 Albright Way, Los Gatos, CA, USA, 95032
Netflix's relatively simple business model involves only one business, its streaming service. It has the biggest television entertainment subscriber base in both the United States and the collective international market, with more than 280 million subscribers globally. Netflix has exposure to nearly the entire global population outside of China. The firm has traditionally avoided live programming or sports content, instead focusing on on-demand access to episodic television, movies, and documentaries. The firm recently began introducing ad-supported subscription plans, giving the firm exposure to the advertising market in addition to the subscription fees that have historically accounted for nearly all its revenue.
Executives
Reed Hastings director, 10 percent owner, officer: CEO, other: CEO 121 ALBRIGHT WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Anne M Sweeney director C/O 121 ALBRIGHT WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Leslie J Kilgore director 121 ALBRIGHT WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Timothy M Haley director 3000 SAND HILL ROAD, 2-290, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Spencer Adam Neumann officer: Chief Financial Officer SIERRA INCOME CORPORATION, 375 PARK AVE., SUITE 3304, NEW YORK NY 10152
Gregory K Peters officer: Intl. Development Officer C/O NETFLIX, INC., 121 ALBRIGHT WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
David A Hyman officer: General Counsel C/O NETFLIX, INC., 121 ALBRIGHT WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Theodore A Sarandos officer: Chief Content Officer C/O NETFLIX, INC, 121 ALBRIGHT WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Richard N Barton director C/O IAC, 152 WEST 57TH STREET, NEW YORK NY 10019
Jay C Hoag director 250 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, MENLO PARK CA 94025
Ann Mather director
Jeffrey William Karbowski officer: Chief Accounting Officer 121 ALBRIGHT WAY, LOS GATOS CA 95032
Kenneth A Barker officer: Chief Accounting Officer C/O ELECTRONIC ARTS INC., 209 REDWOOD SHORES PARKWAY, REDWOOD CITY CA 94065
Dicus Marian Lee officer: Chief Marketing Officer 526 WEST 111TH STREET, APARTMENT 3C, NEW YORK NY 10025
Meabe Sergio Ezama officer: Chief Talent Officer 59 HILLSIDE ROAD, GREENWICH CT 06830