Expand Energy Corporation (EXE)

Pretax 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
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands -841,000 315,000 544,000 1,357,000 3,117,000 4,572,000 5,458,000 6,254,000 3,651,000 2,856,000 1,544,000 -209,000 6,222,000 4,405,000 4,015,000 4,178,000 -9,769,000 -9,687,000 -9,004,000 -8,630,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 4,232,000 4,042,000 4,908,000 5,813,000 7,775,000 9,102,000 11,783,000 14,377,000 14,123,000 13,772,000 11,213,000 8,631,000 7,317,000 5,739,000 5,240,000 4,503,000 4,670,000 5,515,000 6,300,000 7,717,000
Pretax margin -19.87% 7.79% 11.08% 23.34% 40.09% 50.23% 46.32% 43.50% 25.85% 20.74% 13.77% -2.42% 85.03% 76.76% 76.62% 92.78% -209.19% -175.65% -142.92% -111.83%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-841,000K ÷ $4,232,000K
= -19.87%

Expand Energy Corporation's pretax margin has shown significant fluctuations over the past few years. The company reported negative pretax margins ranging from -111.83% to -209.19% in the initial period, indicating losses exceeding its pre-tax income. However, there was a notable turnaround in the first quarter of 2021 when the pretax margin improved to 92.78%, marking a shift to profitability.

Subsequently, the company maintained positive pretax margins between 76.62% and 85.03% throughout 2021. In the following years, the pretax margin continued to be positive, showing steady increases from 2.42% in the first quarter of 2022 to 46.32% by the second quarter of 2023.

However, there was a slight decrease in pretax margin in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, although they remained positive at 40.09% and 23.34%, respectively. The pretax margin then experienced a more significant decline in the second quarter of 2024, dropping to 11.08% followed by 7.79% in the third quarter. Notably, the company reported a negative pretax margin of -19.87% in the final quarter of 2024.

In conclusion, Expand Energy Corporation's pretax margin has displayed a mix of negative and positive trends, indicating periods of losses and profitability. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its expenses and revenues to sustain and improve its financial performance.