Market Share
📈 Investing
intermediate

Quick Definition

Market share refers to the percentage of an industry's total sales that is earned by a particular company over a specific time period.

Examples

  • 1Apple's dominance in the smartphone market with a significant market share compared to competitors like Samsung and Huawei.
  • 2A small bakery gaining market share locally by capturing 20% of the cake sales in its town.
  • 3Tesla's increasing market share in the electric vehicle market as it sells more cars compared to traditional automotive companies.
  • 4A new software company increasing its market share by offering innovative solutions that attract customers from established competitors.

Tags

market sharebusiness strategycompetitive analysisindustry analysissales metrics
Quick Info
Category:Investing
Difficulty:intermediate
Last Updated:6/19/2025