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Symrise AG (Symrise AG) Retained Earnings : $1,724 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Symrise AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Symrise AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $1,724 Mil.

Symrise AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($1,471 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($1,547 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2023 ($1,547 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,724 Mil).

Symrise AG's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($1,453 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($1,471 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($1,471 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($1,724 Mil).

Symrise AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Symrise AG Retained Earnings Chart

Symrise AG 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 971.60 1,275.24 1,453.39 1,470.73 1,724.12

Symrise AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23
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 1,453.39 1,422.32 1,470.73 1,547.37 1,724.12

Symrise AG 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.

Symrise AG  (OTCPK:SYIEY) 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.

Symrise AG (Symrise AG) Business Description

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Muhlenfeldstrasse 1, Holzminden, ST, DEU, 37603
Website
https://www.symrise.com
Symrise is a global supplier of ingredients for fragrances and flavourings across the food, beverage, household products, and pharmaceutical industries. With an estimated 12% market share, it is the world's fourth-largest supplier of fragrances and flavourings. The company was created after a 2003 merger of two companies that originated in 1874 and 1919. With 9,000 employees, Symrise produces 30,000 products sourced from 10,000 mostly natural raw materials such as vanilla, citrus, blossoms, and plant or animal materials for more than 6,000 customers.