Selling less at a higher price doesn't always win
At first glance, it seems obvious: selling high-priced products at scale is attractive, while selling low-priced products to a small audience is not. But what actually drives better outcomes – price or volume? We looked at a cross-section of well-known companies across different segments and compared their net income. The sample may not be fully representative, but it is directionally illustrative.
Net income by average ticket size and customer scale
Sources: Company annual reports (FY2024), SEC filings, investor relations disclosures.
Note: Net income figures are indicative and converted to USD where applicable; customer scale is directional and used for positioning.
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