what is revenue?

[niyati]

can anyone explain the term revenue in simple terms.

 

[jatin]

Revenue is the sum of money received by a business in its regular activities usually in the form of sale of crops or the services but before any costs are incurred. It is also referred to as top line since it is on the top of the income statement of a firm. One of the indicators of business performance is revenue.

 

[robertwilliam]

The basic revenue definition is the total amount of money brought in by a company's operations, measured over a set amount of time.

 

[Jarwish]

Revenue is the total income a business generates from its primary operations, such as selling goods or services, before any expenses are deducted. It's often called the "top line" on a financial statement and indicates a company's sales effectiveness.

 

[Emly]

Revenue is the total amount of money a business earns from its normal activities, such as selling goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted. It’s often called the “top line” because it appears at the top of the income statement and is a key indicator of a company’s financial performance.

 

[smith]

Revenue is the total income a business earns from selling goods or services before any expenses are deducted. It is often called sales or turnover and is a key measure of a company’s financial performance. For example, if a company sells 100 items at $10 each, its revenue is $1,000.