Equity

Retained Earnings

Barnes Group Retained Earnings decreased by 0.7% to $1.48B in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.7%, from $1.55B to $1.48B. Over 3 years (FY 2020 to FY 2023), Retained Earnings shows relatively stable performance with a 0.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ3 2024Oct 29, 2024

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong historical profitability and reinvestment, while a decrease may indicate losses or significant dividend payouts.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative net income earned by the company since its inception, minus any dividends paid to shareho...

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Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
Value$1.55B$1.57B$1.59B$1.60B$1.55B$1.56B$1.57B$1.57B$1.58B$1.55B$1.55B$1.54B$1.49B$1.48B
QoQ Change+1.3%+1.3%+0.8%-3.0%+0.6%+0.5%+0.3%+0.6%-1.9%-0.1%-0.4%-3.6%-0.7%
YoY Change+0.3%-0.4%-1.2%-1.7%+2.0%-0.5%-1.1%-1.8%-5.8%-4.7%
Range$1.48B$1.60B
CAGR-1.4%
Avg YoY Growth-1.5%
Median YoY Growth-1.1%
Current Streak5 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnes Group's retained earnings?
Barnes Group (B) reported retained earnings of $1.48B in Q3 2024.
How has Barnes Group's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Barnes Group's retained earnings decreased by 4.7% year-over-year, from $1.55B to $1.48B.
What is the long-term trend for Barnes Group's retained earnings?
Over 3 years (2020 to 2023), Barnes Group's retained earnings has grown at a 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.52B to $1.55B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.