Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)

Net profit margin

		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	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019	Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	452,797	429,375	418,650	383,392	386,225	373,541	368,562	426,260	390,551	392,084	365,490	278,368	267,982	236,411	231,869	231,945	207,038	192,124	170,253	135,822
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	1,451,275	1,415,832	1,382,391	1,338,493	1,322,108	1,310,169	1,304,205	1,394,931	1,376,365	1,376,295	1,426,790	1,319,550	1,306,103	1,294,562	1,225,550	1,226,068	1,196,331	1,160,083	1,111,271	1,052,015
Net profit margin		31.20%	30.33%	30.28%	28.64%	29.21%	28.51%	28.26%	30.56%	28.38%	28.49%	25.62%	21.10%	20.52%	18.26%	18.92%	18.92%	17.31%	16.56%	15.32%	12.91%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $452,797K ÷ $1,451,275K
= 31.20%

The net profit margin of Fair, Isaac Corp. has shown a fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters. The net profit margin, which measures the percentage of each dollar of revenue that translates into profit, ranged from 26.95% to 31.52% during this period. It reached its peak in the first quarter of 2022 at 31.52% but experienced a slight decline in subsequent quarters before rebounding to 29.20% in the most recent quarter.

The variations in the net profit margin may indicate changes in the company's cost structure, pricing strategy, or operational efficiency. A consistent and sustained increase in net profit margin could suggest improved cost management and effective revenue generation. Conversely, a declining trend may raise concerns about the company's ability to control costs and maintain profitability.

It is important for stakeholders to monitor the net profit margin as it provides insights into the company's profitability and its ability to convert sales into profits. Additionally, analyzing the factors driving the fluctuations in the net profit margin can assist in evaluating the company's financial performance and identifying areas for improvement.