Glossary · from the DESK dictionary
Net Income
A company's remaining profit after deducting all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and depreciation from total revenue.
In plain words
Frequently referred to as the "bottom line," since it represents the final line of the income statement.
What it means for traders
A fundamental accounting metric, central to calculating figures such as earnings per share.
Common pitfalls
Can be significantly influenced by legitimate accounting judgment and is not always identical to actual cash flow.
Related terms
Balance Sheet Profit (Distributable Profit) · EAT (Earnings After Tax) · Net Loss · Net Owner Earnings · Net Profit
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