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Atmos Energy (Atmos Energy) Retained Earnings : $3,858 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Atmos Energy Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Atmos Energy's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $3,858 Mil.

Atmos Energy's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($3,659 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($3,667 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($3,667 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($3,858 Mil).

Atmos Energy's annual retained earnings increased from Sep. 2021 ($2,813 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($3,211 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2022 ($3,211 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($3,667 Mil).


Atmos Energy Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Atmos Energy's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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Atmos Energy Retained Earnings Chart

Atmos Energy Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,152.02 2,471.01 2,812.67 3,211.16 3,666.67

Atmos Energy Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 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 3,378.47 3,629.96 3,659.42 3,666.67 3,858.07

Atmos Energy 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.


Atmos Energy  (NYSE:ATO) 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.


Atmos Energy (Atmos Energy) Business Description

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Address
5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1800, Three Lincoln Centre, Dallas, TX, USA, 75240
Atmos Energy is the largest publicly traded, fully regulated, pure-play natural gas utility in the United States, serving more than 3 million customers in Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. About two thirds of its earnings come from Texas, where it distributes natural gas in northern Texas and owns an intrastate gas pipeline spanning several key shale gas formations and interconnected with five storage facilities.
Executives
Richard M Thomas officer: VICE PRESIDENT & CONTROLLER P O BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265-0205
Kim R Cocklin director C/O ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, PO BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75256
Diana J Walters director 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1800, DALLAS TX 75240
John S Mcdill officer: SR VP, UTILITY OPERATIONS 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1800, DALLAS TX 75240
John C. Ale director 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1800, DALLAS TX 75240
Christopher T Forsythe officer: Vice President and Controller P O BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265
Sean Donohue director P O BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265
J Matt Robbins officer: SR VP, Human Resources P O BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265-0205
Frank H Yoho director 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1800, DALLAS TX 75240
Richard A Sampson director PO BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265
David J Park officer: SR VP, Utility Operations P O BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265-0205
Richard W Douglas director 10670 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, DALLAS TX 75231
Nancy K Quinn director P O BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265
Karen E Hartsfield officer: SR VP, GC & CORPORATE SEC'Y P O BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265-0205
John K Akers officer: SR VP, Safety & Enterprise Ser P O BOX 650205, DALLAS TX 75265-0205

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