Believe Quote by Jeff Bewkes
“The usual reason companies are funded or valued on the stock market for not having a current profit is because the investors believe there will be a future profit.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Investor Relations Presentation, 2015
Investors value companies based on expected future profits rather than current earnings.
In simple terms: Future profit drives valuation.
Focus on sustainable growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup funding
- stock market analysis
- business planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess long‑term profitability?
- What risks arise from profit‑driven valuations?
If future profits never materialize, valuations can crash.