Kellanova (K)
Operating profit 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,873,000 | 1,416,000 | 1,374,000 | 1,298,000 | 1,251,000 | 1,512,000 | 1,466,000 | 1,464,000 | 1,635,000 | 1,629,000 | 1,708,000 | 1,797,000 | 1,752,000 | 1,808,000 | 1,772,000 | 1,774,000 | 1,761,000 | 1,736,000 | 1,588,000 | 1,479,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 12,749,000 | 10,714,000 | 10,736,000 | 10,895,000 | 11,037,000 | 13,781,000 | 14,472,000 | 14,985,000 | 15,315,000 | 14,902,000 | 14,578,000 | 14,269,000 | 14,181,000 | 14,225,000 | 14,032,000 | 13,942,000 | 13,770,000 | 13,529,000 | 13,472,000 | 13,468,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 14.69% | 13.22% | 12.80% | 11.91% | 11.33% | 10.97% | 10.13% | 9.77% | 10.68% | 10.93% | 11.72% | 12.59% | 12.35% | 12.71% | 12.63% | 12.72% | 12.79% | 12.83% | 11.79% | 10.98% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,873,000K ÷ $12,749,000K
= 14.69%
Kellanova's operating profit margin has shown variability over the reported periods. The operating profit margin increased steadily from 10.98% in March 2020 to a peak of 14.69% by December 2024, with fluctuations along the way. This upward trend signals improving efficiency in generating profit from operations. However, it is noteworthy that there were fluctuations and a slight decline in the middle periods, with a dip to 9.77% in March 2023, before the margin started to increase again. Overall, the general trend indicates an improving operating profit margin for Kellanova, reflecting potential improvements in cost management, pricing strategies, or revenue generation. It would be essential for stakeholders to monitor the trend to ensure sustained profitability in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024