The earning potential in construction is unlimited. — Потенциал заработка в сфере строительства не ограничен.
Physics majors typically have a higher earning potential than many majors that would be thought to create high wage earners (like economics, business, accounting, etc.). — Физики, как правило, имеют самый высокий зарплатный потенциал по сравнению с теми специальностями, которые обычно считаются самыми денежными (такими как экономисты, предприниматели, бухгалтеры и др.).
The possible upside of the earnings that could be generated for each share outstanding of a particular stock. Earning potential reflects the largest possible profit that a corporation can make. It is often passed on to investors in the form of dividends. Greater earning potential drives up the price of a stock.
Although earning potential can cause a stock's price to rise, it will not necessarily translate into higher current dividends. A company that comes out with an innovative new product may have higher earning potential in the future, but the projected revenue may not translate into actual profit for some time.