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Weighted Pipeline

Weighted Pipeline adjusts raw pipeline value by the probability of winning each deal based on its current stage. Rather than counting a $100K deal in early discovery the same as a $100K deal at legal review, weighted pipeline multiplies each deal's value by its stage win probability to produce a more realistic expected revenue figure. It is the foundation of most bottom-up sales forecasts and helps managers spot where the real risk in the number sits.

Formula
Sum of (Deal Value × Stage Win Probability) across all open opportunities
Industry Benchmark
Weighted pipeline should typically be 1.2x–1.5x your quota target to produce a confident forecast, accounting for late-stage deals that still slip.
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