Templeton Dragon Fund (Templeton Dragon Fund) Retained Earnings : $-44.20 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Templeton Dragon Fund Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Templeton Dragon Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-44.20 Mil.

Templeton Dragon Fund's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($44.26 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($0.12 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2023 ($0.12 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-44.20 Mil).

Templeton Dragon Fund's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($271.78 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($44.26 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($44.26 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-44.20 Mil).

Templeton Dragon Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Templeton Dragon Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Templeton Dragon Fund Retained Earnings Chart

Templeton Dragon Fund Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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375.98

481.94

271.78

44.26

-44.20

Templeton Dragon Fund Semi-Annual Data
	Jun16	Dec16	Jun17	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial											271.78	177.61	44.26	0.12	-44.20

Templeton Dragon Fund 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.

Templeton Dragon Fund (NYSE:TDF) 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.

Templeton Dragon Fund (Templeton Dragon Fund) Business Description

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300 S.E. 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA, 33301-1923

Website

https://www.franklintempleton.com

Templeton Dragon Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing majority of its total assets in equity securities of China companies. It invests in various sectors such as gas & consumable fuels, auto components, banks, beverages, communications equipment, healthcare equipment & supplies, restaurants & leisure, household durables, and many others.

Executives

Christine M. Debevec	officer: VP & Assistant Secretary	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
George P. Hoyt	officer: VP & Secretary	C/O FRANKLIN TEMPLETON, 100 FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06902
Ted P Becker	officer: Chief Compliance Officer	399 PARK AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR, NEW YORK NY 10022
Oliveira Marc De	officer: VP & Assistant Secretary	C/O LEGG MASON & CO. LLC, ONE FIRST STAMFORD PLACE, STAMFORD CT 06902
Alexander Kymn	officer: VP & Assistant Secretary	WELLS FARGO BANK, 45 FREMONT STREET, 26TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105
Tara E. Gormel	officer: VP & Assistant Secretary	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
Harris Goldblat	officer: VP & Assistant Secretary	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
Terrence J. Checki	director	HESS CORPORATION, 1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, NEW YORK NY 10036
Christopher Kings	officer: CFO, CAO and Treasurer	ONE FRANKLIN PARKWAY, SAN MATEO CA 94403
Ryan Wheeler	officer: Interim CFO, CAO and Treasurer	300 S.E. 2ND STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33301
Susan Kerr	officer: VP - AML Compliance	280 PARK AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10017
City Of London Investment Group Plc	10 percent owner	77 GRACECHURCH STREET, LONDON X0 EC3V0AS
Manraj S Sekhon	officer: President and CEO - IM	7 TEMASEK BOULEVARD, #38-03 SUNTEC TOWER ONE, SINGAPORE U0 038987
Bates Ann Torre	director	300 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, NEWARK DE 19713
Matthew T. Hinkle	officer: CEO - Finance & Admin	3344 QUALITY DRIVE, RANCHO CORDOVA CA 95670-7313