Earnings

What does it mean?
The net income of a company during a specific period. Generally, but not necessarily, referring to after-tax income.

In Other Words...
Earnings are perhaps the single most studied number in a company's financial statements. They show how profitable a company is.

Related Links
Earnings Calendar - A weekly list of companies reporting their fiscal earnings from Yahoo Finance.

Related Terms
Bottom Line | Core Earnings | Earnings Estimate | Earnings Per Share (EPS) | Earnings Surprises | EBITDA | Net Income

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