trough

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In February, Amazon’s forward valuation as a multiple of Ebitda — or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization — reached a trough of 10.36.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Production declined 1.1% overall in 2025, with economists expecting that to be the bottom of an industrial trough for Europe’s largest economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

While shares rose following Elevance’s fourth-quarter earnings report in January, the company issued soft guidance for 2026, describing it as a trough year.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The stock is attempting to stabilize after a punishing four-week slide that saw shares tumble roughly 30% from peak to trough.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The trough tipped up and then came down with a slap.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White