What does 'top line' mean as in?

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What does 'top line' mean as in?

This auction site, which forced Ebay to cut prices last year, currently contributs little to the company's top line.

2006-09-06 16:17:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance

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"Top line" refers to the top line on a corporate balance sheet, which is sales or revenue. The "bottom line" is the top line minus expenses, which equals profits or earnings.

2006-09-06 16:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Califrich 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Revenue (or money brought in). It shows up as the first thing on an Income statement. Revenue minus expenses or costs equal profit (or the bottom line).

2006-09-06 23:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

gross sales or gross income

2006-09-06 23:20:38 · answer #3 · answered by Evil Homer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋