Synonyms

earnings

American

[ur-ningz] / ˈɜr nɪŋz /

noun

money earned; wages; profits.

earnings British

/ ˈɜːnɪŋz /

plural noun

money or other payment earned
the profits of an enterprise

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Etymology

Origin of earnings

before 1050; Middle English erning, Old English earning, earnung merit, pay. See earn ¹, -ing ¹, -s ³

Example Sentences

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It’s been a strong earnings season for major miners, with most beating Ebitda and free cash flow forecasts, says Jefferies analyst Christopher LaFemina.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tech stocks have been under pressure lately and hopes are being invested in the idea that Nvidia earnings Wednesday could restore confidence in the sector, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal

He expects the lender to focus on potential capital management during its earnings call.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stripping out certain one-time items, earnings were 83 cents a share.

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Investors will watch the speech closely for any clues on U.S. trade policy, while traders also await Nvidia’s fourth-quarter earnings due Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

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