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Raytheon Co (XTER:RTN1) Retained Earnings : €19,332 Mil (As of Dec. 2019)


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What is Raytheon Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Raytheon Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was €19,332 Mil.

Raytheon Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2019 (€18,039 Mil) to Sep. 2019 (€19,056 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2019 (€19,056 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (€19,332 Mil).

Raytheon Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2017 (€15,121 Mil) to Dec. 2018 (€17,656 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2018 (€17,656 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (€19,332 Mil).


Raytheon Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Raytheon Co Retained Earnings Chart

Raytheon Co Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15,516.95 16,651.62 15,121.28 17,656.47 19,332.00

Raytheon Co Quarterly Data
Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19
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 17,656.47 17,792.04 18,038.96 19,056.20 19,332.00

Raytheon 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.


Raytheon Co  (XTER:RTN1) 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.


Raytheon Co (XTER:RTN1) Business Description

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Raytheon is a U.S. defense contractor that posted just over $27 billion in sales during 2018. It operates through five segments: integrated defense systems, intelligence and information, missile systems, space and airborne systems, and a cybersecurity business branded Forcepoint. Sales to the U.S. government account for about 70% of consolidated revenue. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Raytheon employs more than 60,000 people.

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