What is included in Stockholders Equity?

Stockholders’ equity, also referred to as shareholders’ equity or owners’ equity, encompasses various elements that reflect the financial stake and ownership in a company. These components include common stock (the par value of issued shares), additional paid-in capital (funds received above par value), retained earnings (accumulated profits/losses not distributed as dividends), treasury stock (shares repurchased by the company), accumulated other comprehensive income (unrealized gains/losses), and non-controlling interest (equity held by minority shareholders in subsidiaries). Stockholders’ equity provides insight into the ownership position and financial standing of the company as perceived by shareholders.

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