profitprojection
nounUK /ˈprɒfɪt prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
US /ˈprɑːfɪt prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
A guess about how much money a business will make.
The shop owner made a profit projection to see how much she might earn next year.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A calculated estimate of future profits used in planning.
The company's profit projection showed strong growth for the next quarter.
3. A formal document or chart showing expected earnings.
She presented the profit projection to the investors.
4. The act of estimating future financial gains.
Profit projection helps managers decide whether to open a new store.