Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS)
Gross 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,363,000 | 2,392,000 | 2,395,000 | 2,612,000 | 2,826,000 | 2,816,000 | 2,794,000 | 2,824,000 | 2,848,000 | 2,855,000 | 2,885,000 | 2,867,000 | 2,858,000 | 2,862,000 | 2,868,000 | 2,873,000 | 2,869,000 | 2,870,000 | 2,858,000 | 2,850,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,964,000 | 5,036,000 | 5,090,000 | 5,119,000 | 5,160,000 | 5,205,000 | 5,319,000 | 5,401,000 | 5,413,000 | 5,428,000 | 5,364,000 | 5,326,000 | 5,329,000 | 5,333,000 | 5,329,000 | 5,281,000 | 5,224,000 | 5,184,000 | 5,181,000 | 5,179,000 |
| Gross profit margin | 47.60% | 47.50% | 47.05% | 51.03% | 54.77% | 54.10% | 52.53% | 52.29% | 52.61% | 52.60% | 53.78% | 53.83% | 53.63% | 53.67% | 53.82% | 54.40% | 54.92% | 55.36% | 55.16% | 55.03% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,363,000K ÷ $4,964,000K
= 47.60%
The gross profit margin of Telephone and Data Systems Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. It started at 55.03% as of March 31, 2020, and reached a peak of 55.36% by September 30, 2020. However, there was a slight decrease to 54.92% by December 31, 2020.
In the subsequent quarters, the gross profit margin continued to decline gradually, reaching its lowest point of 47.05% by June 30, 2024. This significant drop may indicate potential challenges in maintaining profitability or managing costs effectively during that period.
It is worth noting that there was a slight improvement in the gross profit margin towards the end of the period under review, as it increased to 47.60% by December 31, 2024. This uptick suggests the company may have taken steps to address profitability concerns and enhance operational efficiency.
Overall, the trend in the gross profit margin of Telephone and Data Systems Inc indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core business activities over the analyzed period. Further examination of the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations could provide additional insights into the company's financial performance and strategic direction.
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Dec 31, 2024