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The top line refers to a company's gross sales or revenues. Therefore, when people comment on a company's "top-line growth", they are making reference to an increase in gross sales or revenues.
BREAKING DOWN 'Top Line'
The top line is a record of a company’s income or revenue earnings that reflects the value of goods sold to consumers within the statement period. It is placed at the top of an income statement, as each subsequent line item references an expense or loss that must be deducted from the gross earnings featured on the top line.
Expenses can include any payments made in order to support the production of goods or rendering of a service. Capital losses incurred through depreciation can also be deducted. Common expenses include, but are not limited to, the cost of materials required to manufacture the goods that were sold, as well as any operating expenses. Applicable taxes are also deducted from this running total
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