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Monsanto Co (XSWX:MOO) Retained Earnings : CHF12,433 Mil (As of Feb. 2018)


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What is Monsanto Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Monsanto Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2018 was CHF12,433 Mil.

Monsanto Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2017 (CHF11,653 Mil) to Nov. 2017 (CHF12,137 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2017 (CHF12,137 Mil) to Feb. 2018 (CHF12,433 Mil).

Monsanto Co's annual retained earnings increased from Aug. 2015 (CHF10,047 Mil) to Aug. 2016 (CHF10,452 Mil) and increased from Aug. 2016 (CHF10,452 Mil) to Aug. 2017 (CHF11,653 Mil).

Monsanto Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Monsanto Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Monsanto Co Retained Earnings Chart

Monsanto Co Annual Data
Trend Aug08 Aug09 Aug10 Aug11 Aug12 Aug13 Aug14 Aug15 Aug16 Aug17
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6,656.81 8,199.12 10,047.22 10,451.95 11,653.10

Monsanto Co Quarterly Data
May13 Aug13 Nov13 Feb14 May14 Aug14 Nov14 Feb15 May15 Aug15 Nov15 Feb16 May16 Aug16 Nov16 Feb17 May17 Aug17 Nov17 Feb18
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 11,696.69 12,360.39 11,653.10 12,136.95 12,432.80

Monsanto Co 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.

Monsanto Co  (XSWX:MOO) 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.

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Originally a chemical company, Monsanto has morphed into an agricultural giant, focusing on seeds and crop-protection products. In a major breakthrough, Monsanto introduced the first genetically modified crop seeds in 1996 and has remained the industry leader through new product development and licensing agreements. Monsanto continues to focus on bringing new biotechnology traits to market to improve farmer yields and productivity.