net income
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of net income
First recorded in 1760–70
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The gain came despite declines in the company’s revenue and net income on lower subscriber numbers and ad sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The company saw net income of $237.8 million last year, compared with a net loss of $481.6 million in 2024.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Versant Media Group reported first-quarter revenue of $1.69 billion, down 1.1%, and net income of $286 million, down 22%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Alibaba rises even as the e-commerce giant’s quarterly adjusted net income tumbles nearly 100%.
From Barron's • May 13, 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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