retained earnings
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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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
“During bad times, companies refrain from firing redundant workers by using retained earnings accumulated during good times, so that people can have secure jobs.”There are also strong social expectations that Japanese companies will retain workers.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2020
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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