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operating income

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noun

  1. revenue from business operations after operating expenses are deducted from gross income.


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Inflation in manufacturing and logistics, as well as higher advertising expenses, weighed on the company’s adjusted operating income.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Income before income taxes totaled $3.6 billion, a 14% increase compared to the same time period in 2025, while operating income exceeded previous guidance and rose 21% to $5.6 billion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

UBS cuts its adjusted operating income forecasts to 3 billion euros and a 1.9% margin for 2026, and 4.7 billion euros with a 2.9% margin for 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

"We improved performance across our key financial metrics," he said, singling out gains in net revenue and operating income among others.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

The company said the stark increase in its expenses for the quarter was tied to legal and severance costs, and operating income would have been up 9% without those charges.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

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