net income

American  

noun

1. the excess of revenues and gains of a business over expenses and losses during a given period of time.

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Etymology

Origin of net income

First recorded in 1760–70

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• gross income vs. net income

Example Sentences

It is particularly significant because recent rate cuts that have left banks’ net interest margins near 1% have made rising loan volumes that much more important to net income.

From Barron's

After many years of declining or flat earnings, Walmart’s net income is set to grow at a double-digit percentage for the third consecutive year.

From The Wall Street Journal

An exception still allowed offerings as small as $5 million by companies that showed a modest amount of net income.

From Barron's

When the Fed’s net income turns positive, it will pay down the deferred-asset value until it reaches zero, and then resume sending money.

From Barron's

That contrasts with adjusted net income north of $10 billion in fiscal 2023, the year after net farm profits hit a record.

From Barron's