Freshpet Inc (FRPT)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 46,925 -33,614 -55,763 -27,694 -3,188
Revenue US$ in thousands 975,177 766,895 595,344 425,489 318,790
Net profit margin 4.81% -4.38% -9.37% -6.51% -1.00%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $46,925K ÷ $975,177K
= 4.81%

The net profit margin of Freshpet Inc has exhibited notable fluctuations over the observed period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. At the end of 2020, the company reported a negative net profit margin of -1.00%, indicating marginal unprofitable operations. This negative margin widened significantly in 2021 to -6.51%, and further declined in 2022 to -9.37%, reflecting increasing operational or cost challenges impacting overall profitability during these years.

However, in 2023, the net profit margin improved to -4.38%, suggesting a reduction in losses and a potential beginning of operational stabilization or cost management improvements. Most notably, by December 31, 2024, Freshpet Inc transitioned to a positive net profit margin of 4.81%, marking a significant turnaround from previous years of losses. This positive margin indicates that the company achieved profitability on its net income basis in 2024, reflecting a pivotal shift in financial performance and potential operational efficiencies or revenue growth.

Overall, the trend depicts a transition from persistent losses towards profitability within this period, highlighting an improving financial trajectory for Freshpet Inc in recent years.