Adams Natural Resources Fund (Adams Natural Resources Fund) Retained Earnings : $165.20 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Adams Natural Resources Fund Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Adams Natural Resources Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $165.20 Mil.

Adams Natural Resources Fund's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($189.27 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($162.25 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 ($162.25 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($165.20 Mil).

Adams Natural Resources Fund's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($23.67 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($189.27 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($189.27 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($165.20 Mil).

Adams Natural Resources Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Adams Natural Resources Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Adams Natural Resources Fund Retained Earnings Chart

Adams Natural Resources Fund Annual Data

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Dec23

Retained Earnings

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52.11

-108.78

23.67

189.27

165.20

Adams Natural Resources Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial								23.67	102.64	189.27	162.25	165.20

Adams Natural Resources Fund 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.

Adams Natural Resources Fund (NYSE:PEO) 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.

Adams Natural Resources Fund (Adams Natural Resources Fund) Business Description

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500 East Pratt Street, Suite 1300, Baltimore, MD, USA, 21202

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https://www.adamsfunds.com

Adams Natural Resources Fund Inc is a closed-end equity investment company specializing in energy and other natural resources stocks. The investment objectives of the fund are the preservation of capital, the attainment of reasonable income from investments, and an opportunity for capital appreciation. Its portfolio of investments comprises of different sector investments such as in the energy sector and basic materials.

Executives

Gregory W. Buckley	officer: Executive Vice President	500 EAST PRATT STREET, SUITE 1300, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Mary Christine Gay	director	3600 LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD SOUTH, LAS VEGAS NV 89109
Jane Musser Nelson	director	100 FEDERAL STREET, 31ST FLOOR, BOSTON MA 02110
Brian Stephen Hook	officer: Treasurer	ADAMS FUNDS, 500 EAST PRATT STREET, SUITE 1300, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Kathleen T Mcgahran	director	ADAMS FUNDS, 500 EAST PRATT STREET, SUITE 1300, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Janis F. Kerns	officer: Gen Counsel,Corp Sec, CCO	ADAMS FUNDS, 500 EAST PRATT STREET, SUITE 1300, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Lauriann C Kloppenburg	director	ADAMS FUNDS, 500 EAST PRATT STREET, SUITE 1300, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Frederic A Escherich	director	ADAMS FUNDS, 500 EAST PRATT STREET, SUITE 1300, BALTIMORE MD 21202
Phillip Goldstein	10 percent owner, other: See Explanation of Response	60 HERITAGE DRIVE, PLEASANTVILLE NY 10570
Andrew Dakos	10 percent owner, other: See Explanation of Response	250 PEHLE AVE., SUITE 708, SADDLE BROOK NJ 07663
Investors, Llp Bulldog	10 percent owner, other: See Explanation of Response	PARK 80 WEST - PLAZA TWO, 250 PEHLE AVE. SUITE 708, SADDLE BROOK NJ 07663
Frederick D. Disanto	10 percent owner	6060 PARKLAND, SUITE 200, CLEVELAND OH 44124
Ancora Advisors, Llc	10 percent owner, other: Member of a Group	6060 PARKLAND BOULEVARD, SUITE 200, CLEVELAND OH 44124
James M Chadwick	10 percent owner	C/O IMPERIAL HOLDINGS, INC., 701 PARK OF COMMERCE BLVD., #301, BOCA RATON FL 33487
Kenneth James Dale	director	ADAMS FUNDS, 500 EAST PRATT STREET, SUITE 1300, BALTIMORE MD 21202