earnings report

Statement issued by a company to its shareholders and the public at large reporting its earnings for the latest period, which is either on a quarterly or annual basis. The report will show revenues, expenses, and net profit for the period. Earnings reports are released to the press and reported in newspapers and electronic media, and are also mailed to shareholders of record. Also called profit and loss statement (P&L) or income statement.

A statement issued by a company showing its earnings or losses over a given period. The earnings report lists the income earned, expenses, and net result. Also called income statement.