be profitable

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For some indexes, companies also need to be profitable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

Megacap companies would also be exempt from financial viability criteria requiring them to be profitable before being included in S&P indexes.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

In 2018, he found that demand for cafeteria food was too low to be profitable, and he pivoted to a nightclub and lounge concept called Clifton’s Republic, featuring multiple dining and drinking venues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 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