Profit

The same as net income: total earnings less expenses.


In other words, profit is the money a business makes after accounting for all the expenses. Profit is the goal of every company.



Understanding The Income Statement - Want to know about a company's profitability? Then make sure you know how to read this component of the financial statements.

Introduction to Fundamental Analysis - Here's an easy-to-understand tutorial on the techniques of analyzing a company's financial statements, including the annual and quarterly reports, the auditor's report, and much more.

The Bottom Line On Margins - Take a deeper look at a company's profitability with the help of profit-margin ratios.
Related Terms

Economic Profit

Expenses

Net Income

Profit Margin

Profit Sharing Plan

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