Revenue

Filed Under » ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Revenue'

The amount of money that a company actually receives during a specific period, including discounts and deductions for returned merchandise. It is the "top line" or "gross income" figure from which costs are subtracted to determine net income.

Revenue is calculated by multiplying the price at which goods or services are sold by the number of units or amount sold.

Revenue is also known as "REVs."
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Revenue'

Revenue is the amount of money that is brought into a company by its business activities. In the case of government, revenue is the money received from taxation, fees, fines, inter-governmental grants or transfers, securities sales, mineral rights and resource rights, as well as any sales that are made.

Sign Up For Term of the Day!

Try Our Stock Simulator!

Test your trading skills!

Related Definitions

  1. Cost Of Goods Sold - COGS

    The direct costs ...

  2. Income Statement

    A financial ...

  3. Net Income - NI

    1. A company's ...

  4. Revenue Per Employee

    An important ...

  5. Revenue Per User - RPU

    A ratio used to ...

  6. Top Line

    A reference to ...

  7. Deferred Charge

    A prepaid ...

  8. Consensus Estimate

    A figure based ...

  9. Asset Turnover

    The amount of ...

  10. Contribution Margin

    A cost ...

Articles Of Interest

  1. Great Expectations: Forecasting Sales Growth

    Predicting sales growth can be something of a black art, unless you ask the right questions.

  2. How Property Taxes Are Calculated

    Understanding how property taxes work will ensure that you won't be overcharged.

  3. "Temporary" Taxes That Stuck

    Taxpayers should be wary when a new "temporary tax" is introduced. Sometimes these temporary taxes are anything but.

  4. Revenue Projections Show Profit Potential

    Examining how a company makes money can offer clues about its earnings potential.

  5. The Importance Of Segment Data

    Key financials often fail to provide insight into large cap companies.

  6. How To Ask Your Employer To Fund Your Education

    If you can get your education paid for by your company it is a win-win for both parties.

  7. Can Earnings Guidance Accurately Predict The Future?

    Explore the controversies surrounding companies commenting on their forward-looking expectations.

  8. Early Monopolies: Conquest And Corruption

    This structure can be very effective, but it is also known for its abuse of power.

  9. Understanding The Income Statement

    Learn how to use revenue and expenses, among other factors, to break down and analyze a company.

  10. Advanced Financial Statement Analysis

    Learn what it means to do your homework on a company's performance and reporting practices before investing.
Sponsored links

comments powered by Disqus
Hot Definitions

  1. Love Money

  2. Shark Watcher

  3. Judo Business Strategy

  4. Dogs Of The Dow

  5. Chinese Hedge

  6. X-Mark Signature

Recommended
Loading, please wait...
See More »
Trading Center