QEP Resources (QEP Resources) Retained Earnings : $1,268.0 Mil (As of Dec. 2020)

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What is QEP Resources Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. QEP Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 was $1,268.0 Mil.

QEP Resources's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2020 ($1,447.8 Mil) to Sep. 2020 ($1,398.6 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2020 ($1,398.6 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($1,268.0 Mil).

QEP Resources's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2018 ($1,376.5 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($1,269.6 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2019 ($1,269.6 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($1,268.0 Mil).

QEP Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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QEP Resources Retained Earnings Chart

QEP Resources Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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2,173.30

2,442.60

1,376.50

1,269.60

1,268.00

QEP Resources Quarterly Data
	Mar16	Jun16	Sep16	Dec16	Mar17	Jun17	Sep17	Dec17	Mar18	Jun18	Sep18	Dec18	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1,269.60	1,632.20	1,447.80	1,398.60	1,268.00

QEP Resources 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.

QEP Resources (NYSE:QEP) 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.

QEP Resources (QEP Resources) Business Description

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1050 17th Street, Suite 800, Denver, CO, USA, 80265

Website

http://www.qepres.com

QEP Resources Inc. is a crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company that focuses on resources in the United States. QEP's reserves are located in two main areas: the Southern Region, primarily Texas; and the Northern Region, primarily North Dakota. The company sells its oil, condensate, and natural gas liquid (NGL) production to gas-marketing firms, crude-oil refiners, midstream service providers, and other companies. QEP also sells gas volumes to industrial users, utility companies, wholesale marketers, and local distributors.

Executives

Joseph T Redman	officer: VP Energy	QEP RESOURCES, INC., 1050 17TH STREET SUITE 800 DENVER CO 80265
William J Buese	officer: VP, CFO & Treasurer	3001 QUAIL SPRINGS PKWY, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73134
Alice B Ley	officer: VP, Controller & CAO	1050 17TH STREET SUITE 800 DENVER CO 80265
Christopher K Woosley	officer: EVP, General Counsel & CS	1050 17TH STREET SUITE 800 DENVER CO 80265
Myles W Scoggins	director	1722 ILLINOIS STREET, GOLDEN CO 80401
Julie Dill	director	1301 RIVERPLACE BOULEVARD, SUITE 2300, JACKSONVILLE FL 32207
Michael J Minarovic	director	QEP RESOURCES, INC. 1050 17TH STREET, SUITE 800 DENVER CO 80265
Mary Shafer-malicki	director	757 N. ELDRIDGE PARKWAY, HOUSTON TX 77079
Robert Heinemann	director
Barth E Whitham	director	INTREPID POTASH, INC., 1001 17TH STREET, SUITE 1050, DENVER CO 80202
David A Trice	director	C/O NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION, 1415 WYCKOFF ROAD, WALL NJ 07719
Timothy J. Cutt	director, officer: President & CEO	3001 QUAIL SPRINGS PKWY, OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73134
Joseph N Jaggers	director
Richard J Doleshek	officer: EVP, CFO	1050 17TH STREET, SUITE 800 DENVER CO 80265
Jeffery R Tommerup	officer: SVP - Production & HSE	1050 17TH STREET SUITE 800 DENVER CO 80265