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How to Figure Out Beginning Stockholders' Equity

There are a few methods for calculating a company's beginning stockholders' equity.

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Apr 23, 2025 at 12:40PM

Key Points

  • Beginning stockholders' equity is found by looking at the last period's ending equity on the balance sheet.
  • To reverse-calculate beginning equity, subtract profits and new stock, add back dividends from ending equity.
  • The Motley Fool's Knowledge Center provides resources on stock investing basics and equity calculation.
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