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 1. The dollar amount of sales during a specific period, including discounts and returned merchandise. It is the "top line" figure from which costs are subtracted to determine net income. 2. When evaluating stocks, revenue growth serves as an indication of a company's health. |
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 Sometimes acquisitions and divestitures will skew revenue growth figures. Also known as REVs. |
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 Great Expectations: Forecasting Sales Growth - Predicting sales growth can be something of a black art - unless you ask the right questions. 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. Advanced Financial Statement Analysis - Learn what it means to do your homework before investing in a company. Get a deeper understanding of the structure of financial statements and what they tell you about a company's performance and reporting practices. |
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