profitable segment
[ˈprɒfɪtəbəl ˈseɡmənt]
nounpl: profitable segments
segmento lucrativo
1. A division or portion of a business, market, or product line that generates positive financial returns and contributes significantly to overall profitability
The technology segment has become the company's most profitable segment, accounting for 60% of total revenues.
O segmento de tecnologia tornou-se o segmento mais lucrativo da empresa, representando 60% da receita total.
2. A customer group or market category that consistently produces higher margins and returns on investment than other segments
Premium customers represent a highly profitable segment for luxury brands.
Clientes premium representam um segmento altamente lucrativo para marcas de luxo.
3. In financial reporting, a business unit whose revenue exceeds its operating expenses and generates net income
The company's profitable segments subsidize research and development in emerging markets.
Os segmentos lucrativos da empresa subsidiam a pesquisa e desenvolvimento em mercados emergentes.
In Brazilian corporate culture, identifying and investing in 'segmentos lucrativos' is a key strategic focus. Companies often reorganize to isolate these segments for separate reporting and incentivization. In US business contexts, the term is prevalent in quarterly earnings calls and investor presentations, where management emphasizes profitable segments to justify valuations and strategic direction.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cash cow segment - a segment that generates consistent profits with minimal investment
bread and butter segment - the core profitable segment that sustains the business
crown jewel - a particularly valuable and highly profitable segment
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