PPL Corporation (PPL)
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 | 888,000 | 824,000 | 840,000 | 762,000 | 740,000 | 817,000 | 761,000 | 768,000 | 756,000 | 700,000 | 733,000 | 633,000 | -1,480,000 | -1,324,000 | -1,250,000 | -925,000 | 1,469,000 | 1,543,000 | 1,737,000 | 1,834,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 8,462,000 | 8,282,000 | 8,259,000 | 8,201,000 | 8,312,000 | 8,571,000 | 8,662,000 | 8,535,000 | 7,902,000 | 7,097,000 | 6,475,000 | 6,067,000 | 5,783,000 | 5,669,000 | 5,557,000 | 5,532,000 | 5,474,000 | 6,057,000 | 6,590,000 | 7,130,000 |
| Net profit margin | 10.49% | 9.95% | 10.17% | 9.29% | 8.90% | 9.53% | 8.79% | 9.00% | 9.57% | 9.86% | 11.32% | 10.43% | -25.59% | -23.36% | -22.49% | -16.72% | 26.84% | 25.47% | 26.36% | 25.72% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $888,000K ÷ $8,462,000K
= 10.49%
Net profit margin is a key financial ratio that indicates the profitability of a company. It is calculated by dividing net profit by total revenue and is expressed as a percentage. Analyzing the net profit margin of PPL Corporation from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, reveals fluctuations in the company's profitability over time.
The net profit margin for PPL Corporation ranged from positive values of around 25% to negative values as low as -25% during the period under review. The company experienced a positive trend in net profit margin from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, with margins consistently above 10%. However, there was a decline in profitability in the subsequent quarters, with margins declining to around 8-9% by December 31, 2024.
The variation in PPL Corporation's net profit margin could be attributed to factors such as changes in operating expenses, revenue fluctuations, and potentially one-time charges impacting net profit. The downward trend in the later periods suggests potential challenges in maintaining profitability levels.
It is essential for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor PPL Corporation's net profit margin as it indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operations. Further analysis and understanding of the underlying drivers of the fluctuating net profit margin will be crucial for assessing the company's financial health and performance.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024