-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
growth company
noun
: a company that grows at a greater rate than the economy as a whole and that usually directs a relatively high proportion of income back into the business
Examples of growth company in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Following the success of last year's event, EF Hutton is expecting a world-class lineup of growth companies to attend, many of which include its corporate clients, institutional investors, high-net-worth individuals, and an exclusive selection of business media.
—Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
Some investors, Ritter noted, may simply be more discerning this time around and less willing to bet on growth companies.
—María Soledad Davila Calero, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2024
However, a mix of dividend-paying, value-based, and growth companies can boost income and growth.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Historically, growth companies sport price-to-earnings ratios that exceed their earnings growth rates, but that is not the case with any of these businesses offering nice buying opportunities.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
See all Example Sentences for growth company
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'growth company.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1959, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near growth company
Cite this Entry
“Growth company.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20company. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Legal Definition
growth company
see company
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share