net profit

American  

noun

1. the actual profit made on a business transaction, sale, etc., or during a specific period of business activity, after deducting all costs from gross receipts.

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net profit British  

noun

1. gross profit minus all operating costs not included in the calculation of gross profit, esp wages, overheads, and depreciation

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Etymology

Origin of net profit

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

Wage growth has been similar to that expected sales growth, but with costs such as depreciation not changing much and interest expense probably dropping, net profit margins can rise.

From Barron's

While the promised gains from AI might be realized over decades, investors are losing patience with high-growth AI stocks that haven’t yet proved they can produce a net profit.

From Barron's

The growth could be enough to nudge net profit margins higher.

From Barron's

TUI TUI1 -1.72%decrease; red down pointing triangle posted a net profit increase for the year through September on strong customer demand, and said booked revenue for next summer is well ahead of expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the current year, it targets net profit of more than $4.4 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal