FY

¹

1. fiscal year.

-fy

²

1. a verbal suffix meaning “to make,” “cause to be,” “render” (simplify; beautify ); “to become,” “be made” (liquefy ). The suffix was introduced into English in loan words from Old French (deify ), but is also used in the formation of new words, usually on a Latin root (reify ).

-fy

suffix

1. to make or become

   beautify

   simplify

   liquefy

Word History and Origins

Origin of FY¹

< Old French -fier ≪ Latin -ficāre to do, make

Word History and Origins

Origin of FY¹

from Old French -fier , from Latin -ficāre , verbal ending formed from -ficus _-fic

Example Sentences

It forecasts 12% EPS growth in FY 2026, driven by its Logistics & Infrastructure division which is benefiting from tailwinds in containers, autos, agribusiness and energy.

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Analyst John Campbell says Eagers trades on an FY 2026 price-to-earnings multiple of 26x once the deal for CanadaOne is included.

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Analyst Richard E. Wiles expects Bank of Queensland to guide to a ‘slightly lower’ margin in FY 2026.

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“Given BOQ has now walked away from its previous return-on-equity targets, we think our FY 2025-2027 average ROE forecast of circa 6.5% can only justify a payout ratio at the bottom end of the current target range,” Analyst Andrew Lyons says.

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Its EPS forecasts for FY 2026 and FY 2027 rise by 13% and 16%, respectively.

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