"Lower earnings" refers to the situation when someone is making less money or receiving a smaller amount of income compared to what they used to earn or what is considered average or expected. Full definition
Most of the coal producers we follow appear likely to post lower earnings in 2012. (valueline.com)
This number goes into a three - tiered formula designed to provide a higher percentage benefit to people with lower earnings, but a higher total benefit to people with higher earnings. (fairmark.com)
Yes potentially longer - term low oil prices means the risk of lower earnings next year are increased. (fool.com)