retained earnings
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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Alphabet has funded its AI buildout with retained earnings and new debt, and gave no indication on its first-quarter earnings call in April that an equity financing deal was being considered.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The extra dividend will be taken from the retained earnings of prior years, derived from gains after disposals, the group said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Investment by the harbour is currently funded from its retained earnings, rather than by borrowing money.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2025
“The Fed would be sitting on $800 billion in retained earnings if they didn't have to remit them to Treasury,” Tang said.
From Reuters • Oct. 28, 2022
For the business that wants to expand or modernize its plant, we propose liberalized tax treatment of depreciation, research and development expenses, and retained earnings.
From State of the Union Address by Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David)
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