eBay Inc (EBAY)

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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	1,975,000	2,020,000	2,691,000	2,638,000	2,767,000	2,715,000	1,341,000	639,000	-1,269,000	28,000	361,000	11,626,000	13,608,000	12,484,000	12,884,000	2,896,000	5,667,000	5,378,000	5,024,000	4,680,000
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	10,283,000	10,255,000	10,179,000	10,147,000	10,101,000	10,060,000	9,940,000	9,822,000	9,795,000	9,898,000	10,019,000	10,265,000	10,420,000	10,675,000	10,432,000	10,101,000	9,592,000	9,545,000	9,370,000	9,456,000
Net profit margin		19.21%	19.70%	26.44%	26.00%	27.39%	26.99%	13.49%	6.51%	-12.96%	0.28%	3.60%	113.26%	130.60%	116.95%	123.50%	28.67%	59.08%	56.34%	53.62%	49.49%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,975,000K ÷ $10,283,000K
= 19.21%

The net profit margin of eBay Inc has shown fluctuation over the periods presented in the data. Initially, the net profit margin increased steadily from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, reaching a peak of 130.60% in December 2021. However, this sharp increase may indicate potential anomalies or irregularities in the financial data.

Subsequently, the net profit margin exhibited a sharp decline in the following periods, dropping to single-digit and even negative percentages. Specifically, there was a significant decrease from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2024, where the net profit margin ranged between -12.96% to 19.21%.

The dramatic fluctuations in the net profit margin could be indicative of various factors affecting eBay Inc's profitability, such as changes in revenue, expenses, or accounting practices. Further analysis would be needed to understand the reasons behind these fluctuations and determine the sustainability and financial health of the company.