Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)
Operating profit margin
| Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Nov 26, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | May 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 27, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 691,800 | 655,600 | 861,000 | 872,800 | 965,900 | 1,059,000 | 1,158,400 | 1,257,800 | 1,139,200 | 1,020,600 | 963,600 | 906,600 | 991,400 | 1,076,200 | 966,900 | 857,600 | 721,800 | 586,000 | 562,800 | 539,600 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 6,387,400 | 6,480,200 | 6,337,600 | 6,132,800 | 6,253,000 | 6,381,000 | 6,588,000 | 6,796,600 | 6,759,400 | 6,712,200 | 6,300,500 | 5,896,200 | 5,477,800 | 5,060,200 | 4,932,200 | 4,804,200 | 4,680,800 | 4,554,000 | 4,383,400 | 4,212,800 |
| Operating profit margin | 10.83% | 10.12% | 13.59% | 14.23% | 15.45% | 16.60% | 17.58% | 18.51% | 16.85% | 15.21% | 15.29% | 15.38% | 18.10% | 21.27% | 19.60% | 17.85% | 15.42% | 12.87% | 12.84% | 12.81% |
February 28, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $691,800K ÷ $6,387,400K
= 10.83%
The operating profit margin of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods provided. Starting at 12.81% on May 31, 2022, the margin remained relatively stable until November 30, 2022, where it experienced a significant increase to 17.85%. This uptrend continued into the first half of 2023, reaching a peak of 21.27% on February 28, 2023.
Subsequently, the operating profit margin began to decline, dropping to 14.23% by May 31, 2024. The margin continued to decrease, reaching its lowest point at 10.12% on November 30, 2024. An uptick was observed on February 28, 2025, with the margin standing at 10.83%.
It is essential to monitor the operating profit margin closely, as it indicates the company's efficiency in generating profits from its core operations. The fluctuations in the margin suggest changing profitability levels and operational performance, which may be influenced by various factors such as sales, costs, and overall market conditions.
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Feb 28, 2025