Kraft Heinz Co (KHC)

Pretax margin

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,642,000 3,746,000 3,820,000 3,045,000 2,961,000 1,385,000 1,719,000 1,963,000 1,696,000 3,502,000 3,531,000 1,186,000 1,025,000 67,000 325,000 2,579,000 2,663,000 -12,077,000 -12,420,000 -11,910,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 25,904,000 26,385,000 26,412,000 26,384,000 25,729,000 23,928,000 23,469,000 23,040,000 23,202,000 24,866,000 25,001,000 25,170,000 25,036,000 24,643,000 24,255,000 24,180,000 24,202,000 24,222,000 24,591,000 24,854,000
Pretax margin 14.06% 14.20% 14.46% 11.54% 11.51% 5.79% 7.32% 8.52% 7.31% 14.08% 14.12% 4.71% 4.09% 0.27% 1.34% 10.67% 11.00% -49.86% -50.51% -47.92%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $3,642,000K ÷ $25,904,000K
= 14.06%

The pretax margin of Kraft Heinz Co has exhibited fluctuations over the provided time period, ranging from negative figures to double-digit percentages. In recent quarters, the pretax margin has shown an improving trend, with percentages in the mid-teens in the latter half of 2023 compared to lower single digits in the first half of the year. This indicates that the company's ability to generate operating profits before accounting for taxes has strengthened, potentially driven by cost management efforts or revenue growth. However, it is important to note that there have been periods of significant volatility in the pretax margin, highlighting potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability levels.


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Dec 31, 2023