Baxter International Inc (BAX)
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 | -649,000 | 108,000 | 2,476,000 | 2,649,000 | 2,656,000 | 2,592,000 | -2,850,000 | -2,457,000 | -2,430,000 | -2,373,000 | 1,011,000 | 1,057,000 | 1,284,000 | 1,214,000 | 1,120,000 | 1,068,000 | 1,102,000 | 911,000 | 924,000 | 991,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 12,856,000 | 13,988,000 | 14,997,000 | 14,892,000 | 14,949,000 | 14,951,000 | 15,016,000 | 15,055,000 | 15,113,000 | 14,740,000 | 14,193,000 | 13,545,000 | 12,784,000 | 12,451,000 | 12,197,000 | 11,817,000 | 11,673,000 | 11,531,000 | 11,410,000 | 11,532,000 |
| Net profit margin | -5.05% | 0.77% | 16.51% | 17.79% | 17.77% | 17.34% | -18.98% | -16.32% | -16.08% | -16.10% | 7.12% | 7.80% | 10.04% | 9.75% | 9.18% | 9.04% | 9.44% | 7.90% | 8.10% | 8.59% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-649,000K ÷ $12,856,000K
= -5.05%
The net profit margin of Baxter International Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the net profit margin gradually improved from 8.59% to 10.04%, indicating an increasing profitability trend. However, from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2024, the net profit margin declined significantly, reaching negative percentages, reflecting a downturn in profitability.
The sharp decline in net profit margin from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2024, raises concerns about the company's ability to generate profits relative to its revenue. It is essential for Baxter International Inc to closely analyze the factors contributing to this decline and take necessary measures to improve profitability moving forward.
The positive recovery in the net profit margin from September 30, 2024, to December 31, 2024, indicates a potential turnaround in profitability. It will be crucial for the company to sustain this positive momentum and implement effective strategies to enhance profitability and ensure long-term success.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024