net income
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Origin of net income
First recorded in 1760–70
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That isn’t to say Microsoft isn’t raking in cash: the company’s most recent earnings report tallies nearly $32 billion in net income in the last fiscal year.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Micron and Nvidia are expected to be the largest contributors to second-quarter net income growth, accounting for 21.1% and 19.6%, respectively. Together, they’ll drive more than 40% of total growth,” he says.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Rising fuel costs cut into profits, but net income topped analyst estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
In the first three months of 2026, Meta's net income rose to more than $26 billion.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
His company boosted net income by 14 percent in 2008, and he fully expects the growth to continue.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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