profit and loss
noun
: a summary account used at the end of an accounting period to collect the balances of the nominal accounts so that the net profit or loss may be shown
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Business cash As entrepreneurs know, managing cash flow using only a profit and loss statement will lead to trouble.
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Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
However, the analyst said the stock is worth the premium because of its pricing power, white space opportunity and potential efficiency on profit and loss.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 July 2025
In its report, the WPG recommends that more companies create a pipeline to uplift women into positions with significant profit and loss experience, such as president, COO and regional or division heads.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Users can use the tool to analyze, sort, or review traders by date, time, symbol, or profit and loss amount.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
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Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
However, the analyst said the stock is worth the premium because of its pricing power, white space opportunity and potential efficiency on profit and loss.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 July 2025
In its report, the WPG recommends that more companies create a pipeline to uplift women into positions with significant profit and loss experience, such as president, COO and regional or division heads.
—Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Users can use the tool to analyze, sort, or review traders by date, time, symbol, or profit and loss amount.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
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“Profit and loss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profit%20and%20loss. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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