nonrecurring

American  

[non-ri-kur-ing, -kuhr] / ˌnɒn rɪˈkɜr ɪŋ, -ˈkʌr /

adjective

1. not occurring or happening again, especially often or periodically.

2. noting or pertaining to an income or charge considered of a nature not likely to occur or happen again.

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Etymology

Origin of nonrecurring

First recorded in 1965–70; non- + recurring

Example Sentences

Net income for the first quarter fell 4.2% from a year ago to $3.29 billion, while adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, slipped to $3.43 from $3.56, but beat analyst expectations of $3.41.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Boston Beer SAM 0.23%increase; green up pointing triangle swung to a loss in the first quarter and cut its outlook, driven by both lower volumes and a nonrecurring litigation expense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The loss included nonrecurring litigation expenses of $15.52 a share, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items such as the settlement charge, rose to 48 cents from 46 cents and was above the FactSet EPS consensus of 43 cents.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

And Costco is expected to report adjusted earnings per share, which excludes nonrecurring items, of $4.55, up from $4.02 a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026