earningsoutlook
nounUK /ˈɜːnɪŋz ˈaʊtlʊk/
US /ˈɜːrnɪŋz ˈaʊtlʊk/
A guess about how much money a company will make in the future.
The company's earnings outlook improved after they sold more toys than expected.
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2. A company's official prediction of its future profits, shared with investors.
The earnings outlook they published warned that sales might slow down next year.
3. The general direction that a business's income is expected to take.
Analysts said the earnings outlook for the airline industry was getting brighter.
4. A summary of expected future profits used to help people decide whether to invest.
She read the earnings outlook before buying any shares.