Nordstrom Inc (JWN)
Net profit margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 29, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 383,000 | 352,000 | 351,000 | 296,000 | 402,000 | 405,000 | 408,000 | 136,000 | -136,000 | -154,000 | -172,000 | 13,000 | 198,000 | 205,000 | 212,000 | 252,000 | 472,000 | 546,000 | 484,000 | 528,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 15,016,000 | 15,113,000 | 16,069,000 | 15,495,000 | 15,480,000 | 14,832,000 | 14,184,000 | 14,045,000 | 13,906,000 | 14,453,000 | 15,000,000 | 15,365,000 | 15,730,000 | 15,506,000 | 15,282,000 | 15,305,000 | 16,245,000 | 16,636,000 | 16,178,000 | 16,246,000 |
| Net profit margin | 2.55% | 2.33% | 2.18% | 1.91% | 2.60% | 2.73% | 2.88% | 0.97% | -0.98% | -1.07% | -1.15% | 0.08% | 1.26% | 1.32% | 1.39% | 1.65% | 2.91% | 3.28% | 2.99% | 3.25% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $383,000K ÷ $15,016,000K
= 2.55%
Net profit margin, a key profitability metric, represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after accounting for all expenses. Analyzing Nordstrom Inc's net profit margin over the specified periods reveals fluctuations in its profitability. From January 31, 2022, to July 31, 2022, the net profit margin ranged between 2.91% and 3.28%, indicating relatively stable profitability. However, a notable decline occurred from October 29, 2022, to July 31, 2023, with the margin dropping from 1.65% to -0.98%. This period reflects challenges in maintaining profitability, possibly due to increased expenses or declining revenues.
Subsequently, there was a gradual recovery in profitability from October 28, 2023, to January 31, 2025, with the net profit margin fluctuating between -0.98% and 2.55%. The increase from negative margins to positive margins suggests operational improvements or cost management initiatives taken by Nordstrom Inc. Overall, Nordstrom Inc's net profit margin demonstrates variability, highlighting the company's efforts to navigate changing market conditions and maintain profitability amidst challenges.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025