Sentences with phrase «earnings took a huge hit»

Even though the company was posting record sales and was on course to show a profit in the second quarter, earnings took a huge hit from a $ 15.1 million loss on prepayment of debt and $ 3 million in equity - based compensation charges.

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In surveys, a huge majority — 90 percent — of those younger than age 30 expect to eventually own, he says, but their earnings took a hit in the recession eight years ago and it's taking them longer to save up a down payment.