break even

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Ambiq Micro forecasts $31 million to $32 million in Q2 net sales, aiming for $47 million quarterly to break even.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

At roughly $88 in monthly fuel savings, it would take years for most buyers to break even on the purchase price.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

With revenue from subscriptions and advertisements, he expects the operation to break even by 2029.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Allbritton, who co-founded Politico, aims for the Star to break even by 2029, without a sale as an endgame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

I could see the apology written there, the wretched guilt, and was surprised to find my heart could break even that bit more.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken