LTV by Cohort

The total lifetime amount of profit earned from customers within each respective cohort

LTV by Cohort measures the sum of all profit earned from customers within each cohort, throughout the entirety of their time as a customer. The columns in this dataset represent n+ months since the customer placed their first order. This is a cumulative metric.

LTV = Net Sales - Costs

(Net Sales = Gross Sales - Refunds - Discounts)

Lifetime value is an essential metric that helps you to optimize your marketing budget and set goals regarding your customer acquisition costs. It is the predicted net profit you can expect from any given customer over the course of your business relationship.

More info on Customer Lifetime Value can be found here