net revenue
nounUK /nɛt ˈrɛvənjuː/
US /nɛt ˈrɛvənuː/
The money a business keeps after paying back the costs of making its sales.
After subtracting refunds and discounts, the shop's net revenue was lower than its total sales.
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2. In accounting, total revenue minus returns, allowances, and discounts.
The company reported net revenue of $2 million after adjusting for customer returns.
3. The amount of money left from sales after direct costs are deducted.
Net revenue fell sharply once the cost of raw materials was taken out.
4. A company's actual income from its main business activities after deductions.
Investors focused on net revenue rather than headline sales figures.