Sonos Inc (SONO)

Return on equity (ROE)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -16,292 -43,572 -4,515 -10,274 -43,102 -20,128 19,090 67,383 122,706 141,129 149,784 158,595 185,750 110,944 41,403 -20,114 -68,125 -25,154 4,342 -4,766
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 464,391 494,004 594,409 518,657 590,210 612,914 633,354 560,513 642,736 671,684 679,607 569,042 587,127 579,268 510,209 297,839 261,199 299,804 367,279 280,928
ROE -3.51% -8.82% -0.76% -1.98% -7.30% -3.28% 3.01% 12.02% 19.09% 21.01% 22.04% 27.87% 31.64% 19.15% 8.11% -6.75% -26.08% -8.39% 1.18% -1.70%

June 30, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-16,292K ÷ $464,391K
= -3.51%

The Return on Equity (ROE) of Sonos Inc has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past few quarters. In the most recent quarter, ending June 30, 2024, the ROE was at -3.51%, indicating a negative return on shareholders' equity. This decrease in ROE may raise concerns among investors and stakeholders.

Looking back at the trend over the past two years, the ROE has shown volatility, with a mix of positive and negative values. The company experienced a sharp decline in ROE in the quarter ending March 31, 2024, at -8.82%, which continued the negative trend from the previous quarter.

On a positive note, the ROE was relatively strong in the quarters ending December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, at 3.01% and 12.02%, respectively. This indicates that the company was able to generate a moderate return on equity during those periods.

The highest ROE was observed in the quarters ending June 30, 2021, and September 30, 2021, at 31.64% and 27.87%, respectively. These periods were characterized by strong profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity to generate returns.

Overall, the fluctuating trend in ROE suggests varying levels of profitability and efficiency in utilizing equity capital by Sonos Inc. Investors and analysts may consider the company's strategies and performance drivers to assess the sustainability and improvement of its return on equity in the future.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
Sonos Inc
SONO
-3.51%
Arlo Technologies
ARLO
-21.34%
Knowles Cor
KN
7.00%