Newell Brands Inc (NWL)

Operating profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	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
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	135,000	285,000	247,000	178,000	110,000	15,000	209,000	406,000	633,000	737,000	983,000	971,000	946,000	1,026,000	1,108,000	966,000	-634,000	-749,300	-1,747,100	-2,088,200
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	7,582,000	7,709,000	7,810,000	7,981,000	8,133,000	8,342,000	8,546,000	8,876,000	9,459,000	9,979,000	10,514,000	10,689,000	10,589,000	10,473,000	10,385,000	9,787,000	9,385,000	9,319,900	9,071,500	9,077,000
Operating profit margin		1.78%	3.70%	3.16%	2.23%	1.35%	0.18%	2.45%	4.57%	6.69%	7.39%	9.35%	9.08%	8.93%	9.80%	10.67%	9.87%	-6.76%	-8.04%	-19.26%	-23.01%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $135,000K ÷ $7,582,000K
= 1.78%

Newell Brands Inc's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. During the initial quarters, the company experienced negative margins, indicating that its operating expenses were surpassing its operating income. However, a turnaround was observed in the subsequent quarters, with the operating profit margin turning positive. The margin reached its peak in June 30, 2021, at 10.67%, indicating efficient cost management and revenue generation.

Subsequently, there was a slight decline in the operating profit margin, although it remained relatively stable above 7%. The company's margin dipped to its lowest point in September 30, 2023, at 0.18%, before showing a slight recovery in the following quarters.

Overall, Newell Brands Inc's operating profit margin trended positively from negative figures to single-digit positive percentages, showcasing an improvement in operational efficiency and profitability over the analyzed period.