Nordstrom Inc (JWN)
Pretax margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 28, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) | US$ in thousands | 393,000 | 147,000 | 147,000 | 337,000 | 337,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 15,016,000 | 14,693,000 | 14,693,000 | 15,530,000 | 15,530,000 |
| Pretax margin | 2.62% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 2.17% | 2.17% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $393,000K ÷ $15,016,000K
= 2.62%
The pretax margin of Nordstrom Inc, a key profitability indicator, exhibited some fluctuations in the recent fiscal years based on the provided data. In January 2023 and February 2024, the pretax margin stood at 2.17% and 1.00%, respectively, indicating variations in the company's ability to control operating costs and generate profits before accounting for taxes. However, in January 2024, the pretax margin remained constant at 1.00%. Notably, in January 2025, Nordstrom Inc's pretax margin improved to 2.62%, potentially reflecting enhanced operational efficiency and stronger financial performance. Overall, while the company experienced some volatility in its pretax margin, the upward trend in 2025 suggests a positive outlook for Nordstrom Inc's profitability and financial management.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025