Earnings
The earnings of the people affect their financial status and their capabilities to spend. In the business aspect, earnings refer to the after-tax net income. It is the amount of profit that a company produces during a specific period, which is usually defined as a three calendar month or a year. The earnings of a particular business are the main determinant of its share price, because earnings and the circumstances relating to them can indicate whether the business will be profitable and successful in the long run. It is perhaps the single most studied number in a company’s financial statements.
Oil and Natural Gas Industry Earnings and Cost