profit margin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of profit margin
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Laurie Styron, chief executive of CharityWatch, said there can be an incentive for Croom’s company to produce fewer or less-quality meals to have a higher profit margin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Consensus expectations point to a 160 basis-point expansion in AstraZeneca’s core operating profit margin, but Bank of America is more cautious even if its sales estimate is above consensus, the analysts add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Excluding the tech sector, the S&P 500 would have reported a net profit margin of 12.4% for the first quarter, according to John Butters, senior earnings analyst at FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
That could cut into a company’s profit margin or decrease consumer spending.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
He could undercut his competitors and increase his profit margin.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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