Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)

Net profit margin

		Oct 31, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Oct 31, 2022	Oct 31, 2021	Oct 31, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	614,000	1,057,000	1,124,000	894,000	627,000
Revenue	US$ in thousands	4,979,000	5,464,000	5,420,000	4,941,000	4,221,000
Net profit margin		12.33%	19.34%	20.74%	18.09%	14.85%

October 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $614,000K ÷ $4,979,000K
= 12.33%

The net profit margin of Keysight Technologies Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. The margin was highest in October 2022 at 20.74% and lowest in October 2020 at 14.85%. A general decreasing trend can be observed from 2022 to 2024, where the net profit margin dropped from 20.74% to 12.33%. This downward trend may indicate potential challenges in managing costs or generating revenues efficiently. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and strategic initiatives would be necessary to understand the underlying factors driving these changes.