EARNINGS

earn·ings   (ûr'nĭngz)    pl.n.   Salary or wages. Business profits. Gains from investments.

Earnings

The net income of a company during a specific period. Net income generally refers to after-tax income.

Investopedia Commentary

Earnings are perhaps the single most studied number in a company's financial statements. They show how profitable a company is.

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See also: Bottom Line, Core Earnings, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization - EBITDA, Earnings Estimate, Earnings Per Share - EPS, Earnings Surprises, Net Income

earnings

The income of a business. Earnings usually refers to aftertax income but may occasionally be used synonymously with pretax income or even revenues.

Main Entry: earn·ings
Function: noun plural
1 : something (as wages or dividends) earned as compensation for labor or the use of capital
2 : the balance of revenue for a specified period that remains after deducting related costs and expenses incurred —compare PROFIT