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

The insurance company reported an adjusted profit from operations that was in line with consensus, and a net profit that was 1% above, the bank says.

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The insurer reported a 12% increase in net profit for 2025 to €4.17 billion and proposed a dividend of €1.64 a share.

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Cathay Pacific’s full-year net profit rose on demand tailwinds and increased capacity.

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The Eastern European airline on Wednesday said it expects a 50 million-euro hit to its fiscal 2026 net profit due to the conflict.

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That compared with net profit of 9.85 billion yuan a year earlier.

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