residualearnings
nounUK /rɪˈzɪdjuəl ˈɜːnɪŋz/
US /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
Money a company keeps after paying all its costs and bills.
The company reported strong residual earnings after cutting its expenses.
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2. The extra money an investor earns beyond the required return on an investment.
The fund's residual earnings exceeded expectations this quarter.
3. Income that continues to come in after the main work is finished, such as royalties.
Her book still brings in residual earnings years after publication.
4. The part of profit left after setting aside money for taxes and reserves.
Auditors reviewed the residual earnings before the annual report.