W.P. Carey (W.P. Carey) Retained Earnings : $-2,891 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

View and export this data going back to 1998. Start your Free Trial

What is W.P. Carey Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. W.P. Carey's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-2,891 Mil.

W.P. Carey's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-2,511 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-2,617 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2023 ($-2,617 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-2,891 Mil).

W.P. Carey's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-2,224 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-2,487 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-2,487 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-2,891 Mil).

W.P. Carey Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for W.P. Carey'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.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

* Premium members only.

W.P. Carey Retained Earnings Chart

W.P. Carey Annual Data

Trend

Dec14

Dec15

Dec16

Dec17

Dec18

Dec19

Dec20

Dec21

Dec22

Dec23

Retained Earnings

Get a 7-Day Free Trial

-1,557.37

-1,850.94

-2,224.23

-2,486.63

-2,891.42

W.P. Carey 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															-2,486.63	-2,425.03	-2,510.82	-2,616.64	-2,891.42

W.P. Carey 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.

W.P. Carey (NYSE:WPC) 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.

W.P. Carey (W.P. Carey) Business Description

Industry

GURUFOCUS.COM » STOCK LIST » Real Estate » REITs » W.P. Carey Inc (NYSE:WPC) » Definitions » Retained Earnings

Comparable Companies

Traded in Other Exchanges

WPC:Mexico WPY:Germany WPY:Germany

Address

One Manhattan West, 395 9th Avenue, 58th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10001

Website

https://www.wpcarey.com

W.P. Carey Inc is a real estate investment trust principally involved in the ownership of properties located in the U.S., Western Europe, and Northern Europe. W.P. Carey organizes its operations into Real Estate and Investment Management segments. The vast majority of the company's income is derived from its Real Estate division in the form of lease revenue from long-term agreements with companies. W.P. Carey's real estate portfolio is primarily comprised of single-tenant office, industrial, warehouse, and retail facilities located around the world. most of the company's revenue comes from properties in the USA. The company's Investment Management unit generates revenue from providing real estate advisory and portfolio management services to other REITs.

Executives

Brian H Zander	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., ONE MANHATTAN WEST, 395 9TH AVE., 58 FL, NEW YORK NY 10001
Mark A Alexander	director	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., 395 9TH AVENUE, 58TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK NY 10001
Talma Stheeman Mechthild Elisabeth	director	C/O W. P. CAREY INC, ONE MANHATTAN WEST, 395 9TH AVE., 58 FL, NEW YORK NY 10001
Beier Constantin H.	director	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., ONE MANHATTAN WEST 395 9TH AVENUE, 58 FL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK NY 10001
Gino M. Sabatini	officer: Managing Director	C/O W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC, 50 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10020
John J Park	officer: President	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., ONE MANHATTAN WEST, 395 9TH AVE. 58TH FL, NEW YORK NY 10001
Jason E. Fox	director, officer: CEO	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., ONE MANHATTAN WEST, 395 9TH AVE., 58 FL, NEW YORK NY 10001
Arjun Mahalingam	officer: Chief Accounting Officer	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., 50 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10020
Toniann Sanzone	officer: CFO	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., ONE MANHATTAN WEST, 395 9TH AVE., 58 FL, NEW YORK, NEW YORK NY 10001
Brooks G. Gordon	officer: Managing Director	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., 50 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK NY 10020
Tonit M Calaway	director	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY, 3700 WEST JUNEAU AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53208
Margaret G Lewis	director	200 COMMERCE STREET, SMITHFIELD VA 23430
Robert J Flanagan	director	C/O SAGENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., 1901 NORTH ROSELLE ROAD, SUITE 700, SCHAUMBURG IL 60195
Peter Farrell	director	C/O W. P. CAREY INC., ONE MANHATTAN WEST,395 9TH AVENUE, 58 FL, NEW YORK NY 10001
Van Ommen Nick J.m.	director	C/O W. P. CAREY & CO. LLC, ONE MANHATTAN WEST, 395 9TH AVE. 58 FL, NEW YORK NY 10001