Pitney Bowes Inc (PBI)
Net 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 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | -203,597 | -390,060 | -264,107 | -380,775 | -385,627 | -155,495 | -137,489 | 8,382 | 36,940 | 31,911 | 35,491 | 51,011 | -1,351 | 16,261 | 18,583 | -4,602 | -181,544 | -23,727 | -38,241 | -11,215 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,639,263 | 2,994,720 | 3,279,008 | 3,262,319 | 3,266,348 | 3,303,461 | 3,350,624 | 3,445,638 | 3,538,042 | 3,613,063 | 3,657,598 | 3,685,306 | 3,673,561 | 3,718,269 | 3,734,718 | 3,673,007 | 3,554,078 | 3,357,001 | 3,255,228 | 3,278,515 |
| Net profit margin | -7.71% | -13.02% | -8.05% | -11.67% | -11.81% | -4.71% | -4.10% | 0.24% | 1.04% | 0.88% | 0.97% | 1.38% | -0.04% | 0.44% | 0.50% | -0.13% | -5.11% | -0.71% | -1.17% | -0.34% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-203,597K ÷ $2,639,263K
= -7.71%
The net profit margin of Pitney Bowes Inc has seen significant fluctuations over the past few years, based on the provided data. It started with negative margins in the first quarter of 2020, gradually improving to positive figures by mid-2021. However, there was a sharp decline in profitability by the end of 2021 and throughout 2022, with margins turning negative again.
The profitability of the company remained volatile into 2023 and 2024, with consecutive quarters of negative net profit margins. The lowest point was reached in the fourth quarter of 2024, with a net profit margin of -13.02%.
Overall, the trend in net profit margin for Pitney Bowes Inc has been inconsistent and unpredictable, indicating challenges in generating profits relative to its revenues during this period. Further analysis and examination of the company's financial performance and operational strategies may be necessary to understand the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations.