The following data are based on information in the $2018$ annual report of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. As of August $3,2018,$ Cracker Barrel operated $655$ restaurants and gift shops in $45$ states. Dollar amounts are in thousands.

$20182017$

Assets $ $1,527,355$ $ $1,521,942$

Liabilities $945,574977,435$

Stockholders' equity $581,781544,507$

Revenues $3,030,4452,926,289$

Expenses $2,782,8252,724,390$

Dividends $207,649197,544$

Retained earnings at end of $2016488,481$

Required

Calculate the company$$s net income and retained earnings for $2017$ and $2018.$