Home : Terms : Article : Calculators Advertising : Contact us
Home > Terms > Accounting > Earnings Retention

Term: Accounting -> Earnings retention
Term:

Earnings retention

Definition:

Earnings retention is the proportion of net income that is not paid in dividends. A firm earning $80 million after taxes and paying dividends of $20 million has a retention rate of $60 million/$80 million, or 75%. A high retention rate makes it more likely a firm's income and dividends will grow in future years.

Related terms:

Noncash transactions

Loss

Useful articles:
»Mapping the Future
»7 Strategies to keep your Email Helpful instead of Stressful
»Clean up your sales & marketing database
»Strategic Planning: A New Look at an Old Process


Interest compare
Life insurance
Credit Grade


Browse by categories
Accounting
Advertising
Banking
Bankruptcy
E-Commerce
Economics
Finance
Law
Investment
Insurance
Marketing
Real estate
Statistic
Trade
Purchasing


ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

Featured Articles:
E-commerce
What is an E-marketplace anyway?

E-marketplace is a business to business web based venue, where buyers and sellers meet online, generate business leads and conduct business transaction... [ more... ]

Career
To survive and thrive in today's competitive environment, it is not just what you know. You also need to be competent. You must stand out from the crowd - be memorable, impressive, credible, truste... [ more... ]
Customer Servces
1. Honor their commitments.

2. Clearly define goals and expectations.

3. Quickly identify the real decision maker.

4. Pay their bills on... [ more... ]

  Disclaimer | Privacy | Terms of useCopyright © 2004-2005 E-terms.com