noun
current net income; net profit for the period
Accounting term for the net profit or net income of a company for the current fiscal period (often a year). Used in financial reports and business news.
今期の当期純利益は前年比で10%増加した。
Current net income for this period increased by 10% compared to the previous year.
決算短信で当期純利益が赤字に転落したと発表された。
It was announced in the financial report that current net profit fell into the red.
Compound of 当期 (current period) + 純利益 (net profit). A straightforward business term with no irregular etymology.