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underperformance

American  
[uhn-der-per-fawr-muhns] / ˌʌn dər pərˈfɔr məns /

noun

  1. the act or instance of doing less well than expected.


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“Broadcom’s recent relative underperformance reduced the hurdle, but the quarter still arrived in a market that is penalizing anything short of a step-function surprise.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

She has previously spoken of the need for "the most significant restructure in Xbox history" after years of underperformance.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Increasing output is essential to Boeing's medium-term financial targets, which includes the generation of $10 billion in annual free cash flow following a lengthy period of earnings underperformance.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Siegel said Fat Brands’ bankruptcy stemmed from its severe debt accumulation, not the underperformance of any particular restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Shares are down more than 10% in morning action on Friday following mixed financial results, extending a stretch of deep underperformance.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

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