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
Analysts say it could take years of retained earnings to comply, pinching their ability to boost dividends or buy back shares.
From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2023
The banks used deposits, their capital, retained earnings and funds illegally borrowed through shady offshore subsidiaries to try to keep their impossible and unhealthy promises.
From Crime and Corruption by Vaknin, Samuel
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