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Earnings releases, calls & guidance · Core

Comparable sales

Also called: same-store sales, like-for-like sales

ELI5

Sales growth from a defined comparable set of stores, customers or periods.

Used in conversation

“Can we reconcile comparable sales to the reported numbers?”

Pitch context

You will see “Comparable sales” in annual reports, earnings decks, filings and investor presentations when the discussion reaches earnings releases, calls & guidance.

Why it matters: In earnings releases, calls & guidance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • Same-store salesThe search label “same-store sales” can route to both entries.
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