operating losses
Revenue minus expenses, negative
Operating losses occur when a business's operating expenses exceed its operating revenues—the company spends more to run its core operations than it brings in.
Unlike net losses, operating losses exclude interest, taxes, and non-operating items, focusing purely on whether the fundamental business activities are profitable.
The startup reported operating losses for three consecutive years before turning a profit.
- red inkSymbol for financial loss
- in the redFinancially in deficit
- deficitAmount still owed
- tax write-offsExpenses reducing owed government payments
- unprofitableProducing no financial gain
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Earnings from core operations
earnings · gross profit · net income · profitability · profits
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