net profit

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.

net profit

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of net profit¹

First recorded in 1660–70

Example Sentences

The analysts expect the banks’ net profit to decline in line with lower interest rates, and believe the lenders’ 2026 outlook guidance will be investors’ main focus.

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The hotel chain’s second-quarter revenue came in at the high end of guidance, while its net profit beat expectations, Citi analysts said in a note.

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The Thai investment bank’s 3Q net profit was better than expected, with positive surprises being robust net fee income growth and large gains on financial instruments, the analyst notes.

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Swedish telecom giant Ericsson reported Tuesday a sharp rise in quarterly net profit due to cost cuts and an asset sale.

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The divestment would remove Link Net’s earnings drag, reduce net debt and boost 2026-2027 core net profit estimates by 29%-51% if Link Net is sold by end-2025, he adds.

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