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Amazon Glossary

P&L

Profit and Loss

Terms, metrics, and workflows around Amazon Seller, Vendor, and Marketplace operations.

What it means

P&L (Profit and Loss) shows the net profit or loss of an Amazon business over a period. It is calculated as revenue minus all costs (COGS, fulfillment, advertising, commissions). Detailed P&L analysis is essential for profitability assessment and pricing optimization. Sellers should create monthly P&L reports to monitor profitability and identify unprofitable products.