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Sorrento Resources (XCNQ:SRS) Retained Earnings : C$-1.10 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Sorrento Resources Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Sorrento Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was C$-1.10 Mil.

Sorrento Resources's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (C$-0.66 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (C$-0.89 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 (C$-0.89 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (C$-1.10 Mil).

Sorrento Resources's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 (C$0.00 Mil) to Jun. 2022 (C$-0.23 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2022 (C$-0.23 Mil) to Jun. 2023 (C$-0.66 Mil).


Sorrento Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Sorrento Resources's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Sorrento Resources Retained Earnings Chart

Sorrento Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun22 Jun23
Retained Earnings
-0.23 -0.66

Sorrento Resources Quarterly Data
Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.34 -0.46 -0.66 -0.89 -1.10

Sorrento Resources 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.


Sorrento Resources  (XCNQ:SRS) 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.


Sorrento Resources (XCNQ:SRS) Business Description

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Address
9285 - 203B Street, Langley, BC, CAN, V1M 2L9
Sorrento Resources Ltd engages in the exploration, development, and exploitation of mineral resources in Canada. Its projects include Wing Pond project, Harmsworth project, PEG lithium project, Silver Mountain project and others.
Executives
Blair Lawrence Naughty 10% Security Holder

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