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Whirlpool (FRA:WHR) Retained Earnings : €7,364 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Whirlpool Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Whirlpool's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was €7,364 Mil.

Whirlpool's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (€7,459 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€7,664 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (€7,664 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (€7,364 Mil).

Whirlpool's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (€9,000 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€7,798 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 (€7,798 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€7,664 Mil).


Whirlpool Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Whirlpool Retained Earnings Chart

Whirlpool Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7,083.00 7,171.95 9,000.45 7,798.38 7,664.29

Whirlpool Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 7,457.99 7,360.00 7,459.46 7,664.29 7,363.68

Whirlpool 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.


Whirlpool  (FRA:WHR) 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.


Whirlpool (FRA:WHR) Business Description

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2000 North M-63, Benton Harbor, MI, USA, 49022-2692
Whirlpool Corp is a manufacturer and marketer of home appliances and related products. Its reportable segments consist of North America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA"); Latin America and Asia. Product categories include refrigeration, laundry, cooking, and dishwashing. The company has also a portfolio of small domestic appliances, including the KitchenAid stand mixer. The company's international brands include Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, and Brastemp among others.

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