die Gewinnprognose
Translation
profit forecast, earnings forecast, profit projection
Examples
Die Firma hat ihre Gewinnprognose gesenkt.
The company has lowered its profit forecast.
Die Gewinnprognose für das nächste Quartal ist positiv.
The profit forecast for the next quarter is positive.
Grammar Patterns
((eine)) Gewinnprognose ((machen/erstellen)) to make/create a profit forecast The analysts are creating a new profit forecast.
((die)) Gewinnprognose ((anheben/senken)) to raise/lower the profit forecast The company had to lower its profit forecast.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ergebnisprognose (earnings forecast), Ertragsvoraussage (earnings prediction)
Etymology
A compound of 'Gewinn' (profit, from 'gewinnen' - to win) and 'Prognose' (forecast, prognosis). Literally a 'profit prognosis'.
Memory Tips
Think of a company making a 'prognosis' about its future 'winnings' (Gewinn).