gross profit

American  

noun

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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• gross income vs. gross profit

Example Sentences

The company reiterated its guidance for full-year sales to be up 2% to 6%, but said it now expects gross profit margin to be lower, after previously expecting it to be higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Quarterly gross profit was $119 million, better than the $56 million analysts projected.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Most of that profit was thanks to Rivian’s software division, while its vehicle business took a $62 million gross profit loss, primarily as a result of weaker sales of regulatory credits and lower car production.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Intel’s guidance for the second quarter was also better than expected, with sales seen growing 11% at the midpoint of its forecast range, and a much improved gross profit margin.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Suppose 10 per cent to be the gross profit that is necessary to attract capital to the particular industry.

From Supply and Demand by Henderson, Hubert D.

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