Akamai Technologies Inc (AKAM)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 587,013 654,002 650,368 714,213 602,976
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,022,890 3,826,240 3,631,300 3,409,920 3,151,090
Pretax margin 14.59% 17.09% 17.91% 20.95% 19.14%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $587,013K ÷ $4,022,890K
= 14.59%

Akamai Technologies Inc's pretax margin has shown a mostly positive trend over the years, starting at 19.14% in December 2020 and reaching its peak at 20.95% in December 2021. However, there was a slight decline in the pretax margin for the subsequent years, with percentages of 17.91% in December 2022, 17.09% in December 2023, and a further decrease to 14.59% by December 2024. This indicates that the company's profitability before taxes has fluctuated over the period, with a notable decrease in the most recent year. Further analysis would be needed to understand the factors driving these changes and their potential implications for Akamai Technologies Inc's financial performance.