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Sweco AB (OSTO:SWEC B) Retained Earnings : kr0 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Sweco AB Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Sweco AB's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was kr0 Mil.

Sweco AB's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (kr0 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr6,931 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (kr6,931 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (kr0 Mil).

Sweco AB's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (kr5,311 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (kr6,208 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (kr6,208 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr6,931 Mil).


Sweco AB Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Sweco AB Retained Earnings Chart

Sweco AB 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 3,736.00 4,445.00 5,311.00 6,208.00 6,931.00

Sweco AB Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 - - - 6,931.00 -

Sweco AB 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.


Sweco AB  (OSTO:SWEC B) 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.


Sweco AB (OSTO:SWEC B) Business Description

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Gjorwellsgatan 22, Box 34044, Stockholm, SWE, SE-100 26
Sweco AB offers consulting, engineering services, technology, and architecture. It designs buildings, city districts, and transportation infrastructure to meet customers' needs. The company's planning and project management capabilities help to supply forecasts and site supervision. Part of the process focuses on providing the right conditions and climate for people to live and work in. Modern technical solutions help supply clean water, reliable energy supply, and resource-efficient industrial facilities to transform structures. The company's segments are sorted geographically: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, United Kingdom, and Germany and Central Europe. The largest portion of sales derives from Sweden, and the region is a focal point for profitability.

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