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Different types of profit – an investor's guide
We explain the different types of profit companies might use when reporting their results, and why this matters for investors.
Published Aug 2, 2023
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Aug 2, 2023
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Sophie Lund-Yates
Lead Equity Analyst
Sophie is a lead on our Equity Research team, providing research and regular articles on a selection of individual companies and wider sectors. Sophie's specialities are Retail, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Aerospace & Defence as well as a few of the big tech names including Facebook and Apple.
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Published: 2nd August 2023