Alcoa Corp (AA)
Net profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 60,000 | -292,000 | -550,000 | -672,000 | -651,000 | -896,000 | -1,474,000 | -823,000 | -123,000 | -120,000 | 963,000 | 723,000 | 429,000 | 817,000 | 431,000 | -75,000 | -170,000 | -469,000 | -641,000 | -846,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 11,895,000 | 11,004,000 | 10,702,000 | 10,480,000 | 10,551,000 | 10,619,000 | 10,868,000 | 11,828,000 | 12,451,000 | 13,128,000 | 13,386,000 | 12,575,000 | 12,152,000 | 11,204,000 | 10,460,000 | 9,775,000 | 9,286,000 | 9,330,000 | 9,532,000 | 10,095,000 |
| Net profit margin | 0.50% | -2.65% | -5.14% | -6.41% | -6.17% | -8.44% | -13.56% | -6.96% | -0.99% | -0.91% | 7.19% | 5.75% | 3.53% | 7.29% | 4.12% | -0.77% | -1.83% | -5.03% | -6.72% | -8.38% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $60,000K ÷ $11,895,000K
= 0.50%
The net profit margin of Alcoa Corp has shown fluctuations over the past few years. The company reported negative net profit margins from March 2020 to June 2021, indicating that the company was experiencing losses relative to its revenue during these periods.
However, the trend reversed starting from June 2021, with net profit margins turning positive and showing an upward trajectory. This improvement suggests that the company managed to control its costs better or increase its selling prices in relation to its revenue, leading to higher profitability.
The highest net profit margin was recorded in June 2022 at 7.19%, indicating a significant improvement in profitability compared to the preceding quarters. However, the margin dipped in the following periods, with negative margins being reported in some quarters.
It is essential for Alcoa Corp to sustain positive net profit margins to ensure long-term financial viability and growth. Continuously monitoring and managing costs, optimizing operational efficiency, and expanding revenue streams will be crucial for maintaining a healthy net profit margin in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024