eBay Inc (EBAY)

Operating 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
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	2,318,000	2,282,000	2,142,000	2,111,000	2,038,000	2,096,000	2,209,000	2,216,000	2,350,000	2,473,000	2,567,000	2,774,000	2,923,000	2,912,000	2,912,000	2,944,000	2,668,000	2,610,000	2,356,000	2,150,000
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
Operating profit margin		22.54%	22.25%	21.04%	20.80%	20.18%	20.83%	22.22%	22.56%	23.99%	24.98%	25.62%	27.02%	28.05%	27.28%	27.91%	29.15%	27.81%	27.34%	25.14%	22.74%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,318,000K ÷ $10,283,000K
= 22.54%

The operating profit margin, which indicates the efficiency of eBay Inc in generating profit from its core operations, has shown some fluctuations over the analyzed period. It started at 22.74% as of March 31, 2020, steadily increased to a peak of 29.15% by March 31, 2021, and then experienced some fluctuations before declining to 20.18% by December 31, 2023.

In the latest data point as of December 31, 2024, the operating profit margin has slightly improved to 22.54%. These fluctuations may indicate changes in eBay's cost structure, revenue streams, or efficiency in controlling operating expenses. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor these variations to assess the company's operational performance and profitability sustainability over time.