be profitable

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The S&P 500 on Thursday denied Musk a speedy entry, saying it would uphold its time frames and rules requiring that entrants first be profitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The venue is projected to be profitable within five years and generate nearly $29 million in revenue by 2036.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The company is expected to be profitable by 2028, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Analysts say the stock rally is driven by retail investors who may not fully understand that a hantavirus vaccine wouldn’t be profitable.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Dueling could also be profitable in a small way, as there was a bit of clandestine betting.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss