Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

net-loss

noun
/ˈˈnɛt lɔs/
Definition
Net loss refers to the amount by which a company’s total expenses exceed its total revenues over a specific period.
Examples
  • The company reported a net loss of $2 million last quarter.
  • Investors were worried after the firm announced its first net loss in five years.
  • Despite the strong marketing efforts, the net loss continued to rise.
Meaning
It indicates that a company has spent more money than it has earned, resulting in a negative profit during a financial period.
Synonyms
  • financial loss
  • deficit
  • negative earnings