In addition to net profit, two common metrics used to assess a company's core strengths and weaknesses are gross profit and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).

These announcements are called profit warnings. A profit warning is a statement issued by a company relating to risks of its earnings in a future period, be it a quarter or a year. When a ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Shell on Friday reported adjusted earnings, its definition of net profit, of $5.58 billion in the first ...

After the year-end and before the full reports and accounts are published, a statement on the profit for the year and other information is provided by companies quoted on the London Stock Exchange.

In addition to net profit, two common metrics used to assess a company's core strengths and weaknesses are gross profit and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA).

When, for some reason, that the forecasted results cannot be maintained, the company must inform the market. This is known as a “profit warning”.