gross profit

American  

noun

gross profits plural

1. gross receipts less the cost of goods or production but before the deduction of such other costs as rent or salaries.

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gross profit British  

noun

1. accounting the difference between total revenue from sales and the total cost of purchases or materials, with an adjustment for stock

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Noun Inflected Forms

• gross profits
  plural

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gross profit

Apple is crying foul, arguing that Micron’s gross profit margins, now surpassing 80%, are evidence of price gouging.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

In May, AMD reported that data-center sales rose 57% in the first quarter and expected strong sales and adjusted gross profit in the second quarter.

From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026

Apple’s prowess at managing its supply chain has allowed the company to command superior gross profit margins relative to other major sellers of tech hardware.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

Because the company likes standardized pricing, the starting price tag would more likely be $1,299, yielding a 44% gross profit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

During the past year, on an employed capital of 156,150 francs, it made sales amounting to 2,303,836 francs, with a gross profit of 450,497 fr.

From France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 by Hurlbert, William Henry

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