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PFS Bancorp (PFS Bancorp) Retained Earnings : $21.58 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is PFS Bancorp Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PFS Bancorp's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $21.58 Mil.

PFS Bancorp's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($19.89 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($21.62 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($21.62 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($21.58 Mil).

PFS Bancorp's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($20.14 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($20.14 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($21.62 Mil).


PFS Bancorp Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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PFS Bancorp Retained Earnings Chart

PFS Bancorp Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
20.14 21.62

PFS Bancorp Quarterly Data
Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial 20.14 - 19.89 21.62 21.58

PFS Bancorp 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.


PFS Bancorp  (OTCPK:PFSB) 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.


PFS Bancorp (PFS Bancorp) Business Description

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Address
1730 Fourth Street, Peru, IL, USA, 61354
PFS Bancorp Inc is a federal chartered mutual savings bank. The Bank is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking and financial services to individual and corporate customers in northern Illinois, primarily LaSalle County, from its two facilities located in Peru, Illinois.
Executives
Jonathan F. Brandt director, other: Vice Chairman of the Board 1730 FOURTH STREET, PERU IL 61354
Brady James J. Iv director 1730 FOURTH STREET, PERU IL 61354
Cynthia L. Kurkowski director 1730 FOURTH STREET, PERU IL 61354
Eric J. Heagy director, officer: President/CEO/CFO/Treasurer 1730 FOURTH STREET, PERU IL 61354
Dale R. Tieman director, officer: EVP/COO/Corporate Secretary 1730 FOURTH STREET, PERU IL 61354
Michael J. Rooney director, other: Chairman of the Board 1730 FOURTH STREET, PERU IL 61354
Christopher J. Vaske officer: SVP and CLO 1730 FOURTH STREET, PERU IL 61354

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