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ORKLY (Orkla ASA) Retained Earnings : $4,106 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Orkla ASA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Orkla ASA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $4,106 Mil.

Orkla ASA's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2024 ($3,989 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($4,170 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 ($4,170 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($4,106 Mil).

Orkla ASA's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($4,020 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($4,104 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($4,104 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($4,106 Mil).


Orkla ASA Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Orkla ASA Retained Earnings Chart

Orkla ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,050.72 4,061.20 4,020.00 4,104.31 4,106.27

Orkla ASA Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
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 4,104.31 4,312.72 3,988.73 4,170.26 4,106.27

Orkla ASA 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.


Orkla ASA  (OTCPK:ORKLY) 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.


Orkla ASA Business Description

Address
Drammensveien 149, Oslo, NOR, NO-0277
Orkla ASA is a branded consumer goods company, originally from Norway. Its segments include Orkla Foods, Orkla Food Ingredients, Orkla Snacks, Orkla Health, Orkla India, Orkla Home & Personal Care, The European Pizza, Orkla House Care, Health and Sports Nutrition Group, Pierre Robert Group, and Lilleborg. It generates the majority of its revenue from Norway.

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