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KNX (Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings) Retained Earnings : $2,659 Mil (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $2,659 Mil.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2024 ($2,618 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,661 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($2,661 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($2,659 Mil).

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($2,554 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,660 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($2,660 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,661 Mil).


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,566.76 2,181.14 2,553.57 2,659.76 2,661.06

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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 2,624.67 2,613.68 2,617.88 2,661.06 2,658.60

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 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.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings  (NYSE:KNX) 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.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Business Description

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Address
2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
Knight-Swift is the largest full-truckload carrier in the US, with a diversified transportation offering. Pro forma for the US Xpress deal, about 82% of revenue derives from Knight's asset-based trucking business, with full truckload (for-hire dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated contract) making up 69% and less than truckload 13%. Truck brokerage and other asset-light logistics services make up 9% of revenue, with intermodal near 6%. Knight's intermodal operations use the Class I railroads for the underlying movement of its shipping containers and include drayage (regional trucking services to and from inland intermodal ramps/terminals). The remainder of revenue reflects services offered to shippers and third-party truckers, including equipment maintenance and leasing.
Executives
Ploeg David Vander director PO BOX 1579, APPLETON WI 54912-1579
Kevin P Knight director, officer: Executive Chairman 5601 WEST BUCKEYE ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85043
Synowicki Robert E Jr director PO BOX 45308, OMAHA NE 68145-0308
Michael Garnreiter director 6735 E. GREENWAY PARKWAY, UNIT #2049, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85254
Michael K Liu officer: Exec VP of Ops, Knight Trans 5601 WEST BUCKEYE ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85043
Cary M Flanagan officer: Controller SWIFT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY, 2200 SOUTH 75TH AVENUE, PHOENIX AZ 85043
Timothy Sean Harrington officer: Exec. Vice Pres. Sales 2200 NORTH 75TH AVENUE, PHOENIX AZ 85027
James L Fitzsimmons officer: Exec. Vice Pres. Operations 2200 NORTH 75TH AVENUE, PHOENIX AZ 85027
Amy Boerger director 2002 W WAHALLA LANE, PHOENIX AZ 85027
Joshua Smith officer: CFO, US Xpress Inc. 2002 W WAHALLA LANE, PHOENIX AZ 85027
Dustin Ohlman officer: VP Intermodal 2200 S 75TH AVE, PHOENIX AZ 85043
Reed Stultz officer: SR VP Logistics 2002 W WAHALLA LANE, PHOENIX AZ 85027
Kathryn L Munro director 200 N WASHINGTON SQUARE, LANSING MI 48933
Jessica Powell director 2002 W WAHALLA, PHOENIX AZ 85027
Updike James E. Jr. officer: EVP Sales & Mkt, Knight Trans. 5601 WEST BUCKEYE ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85043