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Retained Earnings Calculator.

Calculate ending retained earnings from beginning balance, profit, and dividends.

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Ending retained earnings: $240,000.00

Ending retained earnings

$240,000.00

How to Use

The result follows the accounting identity: beginning retained earnings + net income − dividends. It does not prepare a full statement of changes in equity.

FAQs

How does the retained earnings calculator work?

Enter the requested values to receive a deterministic result. No live market, tax, or jurisdiction data is inferred.

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Canonical URL: https://mathify.one/fr/finance/retained-earnings

Cite as: Mathify. (2026). Calculatrice: Retained Earnings. https://mathify.one/fr/finance/retained-earnings

Use Cases

Track business profitability

Use the calculator to see how much profit your business retains after paying dividends, helping you assess financial health and growth potential.

Example: If beginning retained earnings are $50,000, net income is $20,000, and dividends are $5,000, ending retained earnings are $65,000.

Plan dividend distributions

Determine the impact of dividend payments on your company's retained earnings, aiding in decisions about future payouts and reinvestment.

Example: Before declaring dividends, estimate how different dividend amounts affect your ending retained earnings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is retained earnings?
Retained earnings are the cumulative net earnings a company keeps after paying out dividends to shareholders. They are reinvested in the business or used to pay off debt.
How is ending retained earnings calculated?
Ending retained earnings = Beginning retained earnings + Net income - Dividends. This formula shows how much profit is retained in the business over a period.
Can retained earnings be negative?
Yes, if a company has accumulated losses or pays out more dividends than its earnings, retained earnings can become negative, often called an accumulated deficit.

Tips & Common Mistakes

Tips

  • Ensure you use the correct period: beginning retained earnings should be from the start of the period, and net income and dividends should be for that same period.
  • Double-check that all amounts are in the same currency and unit (dollars) to avoid calculation errors.
  • Remember that retained earnings are cumulative; the ending balance becomes the beginning balance for the next period.
  • Use this calculator as a quick reference, but always consult your financial statements for official figures.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using net income instead of net income after taxes and preferred dividends, if applicable.
  • Forgetting to subtract dividends, or using total dividends paid instead of only common stock dividends.
  • Mixing up beginning and ending retained earnings, or using the wrong period's net income.

Last updated: August 13, 2026