WK Kellogg Co (KLG)
Pretax margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 85,000 | 93,000 | 163,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,704,000 | 2,695,000 | 2,698,000 |
| Pretax margin | 3.14% | 3.45% | 6.04% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $85,000K ÷ $2,704,000K
= 3.14%
WK Kellogg Co's pretax margin has experienced fluctuations over the year 2024. Starting at 6.04% in June, the company's pretax margin decreased to 3.45% in September and further declined to 3.14% by December. These results indicate a decreasing trend in profitability before taking into account taxes and suggest the company may be facing challenges controlling costs or generating sufficient revenue to maintain previous levels of profitability. Further analysis of the company's operating expenses and revenue sources may provide insights into the factors driving the changes in pretax margin.
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Dec 31, 2024