NetScout Systems Inc (NTCT)

Net profit margin

		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	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	-147,734	-118,536	66,659	62,580	59,648	54,463	49,570	40,083	35,874	55,717	37,013	25,431	19,352	15,251	22,955	9,169	-2,754	9,121	-31,207	-40,163
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	829,455	834,105	885,577	916,856	914,530	897,628	890,278	874,115	855,575	877,773	844,318	837,739	831,282	847,244	878,529	889,611	891,820	897,471	883,455	890,831
Net profit margin		-17.81%	-14.21%	7.53%	6.83%	6.52%	6.07%	5.57%	4.59%	4.19%	6.35%	4.38%	3.04%	2.33%	1.80%	2.61%	1.03%	-0.31%	1.02%	-3.53%	-4.51%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-147,734K ÷ $829,455K
= -17.81%

NetScout Systems Inc's net profit margin has shown fluctuations over the periods provided. The net profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue that translates into net income after all expenses have been subtracted.

The trend in NetScout Systems Inc's net profit margin shows variability, ranging from negative margins to positive margins. Negative net profit margins, such as -17.81% and -14.21%, indicate that the company's expenses exceeded its revenue during those periods. This could signal challenges in cost management or declining revenues impacting profitability.

The positive net profit margins observed, such as 7.53% and 6.83%, reflect the company's ability to generate profits after expenses have been covered, with higher percentages indicating stronger profitability.

Overall, the varying net profit margins suggest that NetScout Systems Inc's profitability has been inconsistent. It would be important to further investigate the factors driving these fluctuations to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.