profits warning

A form of profit warning — An announcement by a company to its shareholders and other investors that its profits are likely to be less than expected.

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Meanings

nounprofits warning (plural profits warnings)

plural profits warnings

  1. alternativeAlternative form of profit warning.

    After all, if we think of the Vatican as a vast and hugely successful multinational corporation, then this interview would appear to be the equivalent of a profits warning.

    2013 September 20, Martina Hyde, The Guardian
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APA

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“profits warning.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/profits%20warning. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “profits warning,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/profits%20warning.

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