retained earnings
Profits kept inside
Retained earnings are the portion of a company's profits kept in the business rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends.
This accumulated total appears on the balance sheet and represents funds available for reinvestment, debt repayment, or future operations: The company used retained earnings to fund expansion.
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- reinvestmentReturning gains to capital
- dividend yieldDistribution as price percentage
- undistributedNot yet given out
- surplusAmount exceeding requirement
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