basis point

American  

noun

Finance.

1. one hundredth of one percent, as of interest rates, or investment yields.

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basis point British  

noun

1. a measure used for describing interest rates, equal to one hundredth of a percentage point (0.01%)

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Etymology

Origin of basis point

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Subscription revenue growth faced a 75 basis point headwind from the delayed closings of several Middle East deals, which were disrupted by the war in Iran, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

It is also projecting 25 basis point headwind to full-year subscription gross margin and approximately a 200 basis point headwind to free cash flow margins for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The chances of a 25 basis point interest rate rise by the ECB to 2.25% at its September meeting have risen from about 50% on Tuesday to 70.8%, according to Refinitiv.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Citi analyst Atif Malik estimates that Apple will feel a 140 basis point gross margin headwind in 2026.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

For the full year, the company expects a 100 basis point headwind on its Ebitda margin from legal expenses, executives said on a call with investors.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026