windfall profit

/ˌwɪn(d)ˈfɔl ˌprɑfət/

Other forms: windfall profits

Definitions of windfall profit

1. noun

   profit that occurs unexpectedly as a consequence of some event not controlled by those who profit from it
   type of:

   earnings, lucre, net, net income, net profit, profit, profits

   the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)