Meaning of the word "operating income" in English

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operating income

US /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ ˈɪnkʌm/
UK /ˈɒp.ər.eɪ.tɪŋ ˈɪn.kʌm/
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Noun

the profit a company makes from its core business operations, excluding non-operating income and expenses like interest and taxes

Example:
The company reported a significant increase in operating income this quarter.
Analyzing operating income helps assess a company's core business performance.