Business Profit Chart
Quick overview: A profit chart helps you visualize revenue vs costs (or net profit) over time. Below is a clean example — monthly net profit for a small business — plus a table, reading tips, and actionable ideas to improve profit performance.
Sample: Monthly Net Profit (USD)
Chart notes: This sample shows monthly net profit; highs indicate months with better margin/volume or lower costs. Use the chart to spot seasonality, outliers, and trends.
| Month | Sales | Costs | Net Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $120,000 | $95,000 | $25,000 |
| February | $90,000 | $80,000 | $10,000 |
| March | $160,000 | $120,000 | $40,000 |
| April | $75,000 | $70,000 | $5,000 |
| May | $180,000 | $130,000 | $50,000 |
| June | $140,000 | $110,000 | $30,000 |
How to Read This Chart
- Compare bar heights to quickly spot best and worst months.
- Check net profit vs sales: a month with lower sales can still show high profit if costs are well controlled.
- Look for trends (rising, falling, seasonal spikes) to inform staffing, inventory, and marketing plans.
Quick actions when profit dips
Audit costs
Find variable costs rising vs revenue and target quick reductions.
Price & margin check
Test selective price changes on low-elasticity items.
Boost AOV
Use bundles, upsells, and cross-sell to increase average order value.
Focus marketing
Double down on channels with positive ROI rather than broad spending.