McDonald's (McDonald's) Retained Earnings : $63,480 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is McDonald's Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. McDonald's's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $63,480 Mil.

McDonald's's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($61,437 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($62,649 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($62,649 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($63,480 Mil).

McDonald's's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($57,535 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($59,544 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($59,544 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($63,480 Mil).

McDonald's Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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McDonald's Retained Earnings Chart

McDonald's Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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52,930.50

53,908.10

57,534.70

59,543.90

63,479.90

McDonald's Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															59,543.90	60,235.00	61,436.60	62,649.00	63,479.90

McDonald's 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.

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) 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.

McDonald's (McDonald's) Business Description

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Address

110 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, IL, USA, 60607

Website

https://www.investor.mcdonalds.com

McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2022 system sales of $116 billion across more than 40,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.

Executives

Heidi B Capozzi	officer: EVP - Chief People Officer	C/O THE BOEING COMPANY, 100 RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO IL 60606-1596
Joseph M. Erlinger	officer: President, McDonald's USA	MCDONALD'S CORPORATION, 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL 60607
Marion K. Gross	officer: EVP-Chief Supply Chain Officer	MCDONALD'S CORPORATION, 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL 60607
Christopher J Kempczinski	director, officer: President and CEO	THREE LAKES DRIVE, NORTHFIELD IL 60093
Brian S Rice	officer: EVP-Global Chief Info. Officer	7000 CARDINAL PLACE, DUBLIN OH 43017
Edith Morgan Flatley	officer: EVP - Global CMO	MCDONALD'S CORPORATION, 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL 60607
Ian Frederick Borden	officer: EVP & CFO	MCDONALD'S CORPORATION, 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL 60607
Enrique Jr Hernandez	director, other: Non-Exec Chairman of the Board	INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., 210 SOUTH DELACEY AVENUE, PASADENA CA 91105
Desiree Ralls-morrison	officer: EVP, Chief Legal Off. and Sec.	C/O BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION, 300 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC WAY, MARLBOROUGH MA 01752
Manuel Jm Steijaert	officer: EVP - Chief Customer Officer	110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL 60607
Jo Sempels	officer: President, IDL	MCDONALD'S CORPORATION, 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL 60607
Catherine A. Hoovel	officer: SVP - Corporate Controller	MCDONALD'S CORPORATION, 110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL 60607
Catherine M. Engelbert	director	110 NORTH CARPENTER STREET, CHICAGO IL 60607
Rogers John W Jr	director	ARIEL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC., 200 EAST RANDOLPH DRIVE, SUITE 2900, CHICAGO IL 60601
Jennifer L Taubert	director	JOHNSON & JOHNSON, ONE JOHNSON & JOHNSON PLAZA, NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08933