earnings forecast; business outlook; projection
Used in business and financial contexts for a company's projected financial performance. Often appears in news reports and investor materials.
The company revised its earnings forecast for the next fiscal year upward.
The financial results fell short of analysts' projections.
Similar meaning, but 見通し emphasizes a forward-looking estimate or outlook, while 予想 is a more formal forecast often based on data.
Refers to actual financial results or settlement of accounts, whereas 業績予想 is a forecast before results are known.
Compound of 業績 (business performance) and 予想 (forecast, expectation).