Synonyms

net income

American

noun

the excess of revenues and gains of a business over expenses and losses during a given period of time.

Etymology

Origin of net income

First recorded in 1760–70

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Example Sentences

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The cruise operator posted net income of $14.3 million for the quarter, or 3 cents a share, down from $254.5 million, or 52 cents a share, the year prior.

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They also see scope for modest upgrades to consensus net income estimates, which are currently at the low end of 2026 guidance.

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For the fourth quarter, Gildan posted a decline in net income to $56.1 million, or 35 cents a share, down from 132.3 million, or 86 a share, in the comparable quarter a year ago.

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The company posted net income of $11.8 million, or 28 cents a share, up from $8.71 million, or 21 cents a share, the year prior.

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Elsewhere, the headline numbers were a tad disappointing with small misses in its P&C and L&H businesses and net income that was 1% worse than expected, they add.

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