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“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.” quote by Jeff Bewkes
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“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.”

Jeff Bewkes

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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.

Key Takeaway

Focus on sustainable growth.

Themes

finance valuation future expectations

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

business financial

When to use this quote

  • startup funding
  • stock market analysis
  • business planning

Key Concepts

investment theory market expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess long‑term profitability?
  • What risks arise from profit‑driven valuations?
A Different Perspective

If future profits never materialize, valuations can crash.

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