TripAdvisor Inc (TRIP)

Net profit margin

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 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 10,000 -24,000 -26,000 -19,000 20,000 -7,000 -31,000 -102,000 -148,000 -191,000 -240,000 -353,000 -289,000 -202,000 -104,000 83,000 125,000 117,000 136,000 134,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,744,000 1,712,000 1,638,000 1,561,000 1,451,000 1,337,000 1,180,000 998,000 860,000 731,000 578,000 402,000 566,000 797,000 1,086,000 1,459,000 1,557,000 1,568,000 1,599,000 1,611,000
Net profit margin 0.57% -1.40% -1.59% -1.22% 1.38% -0.52% -2.63% -10.22% -17.21% -26.13% -41.52% -87.81% -51.06% -25.35% -9.58% 5.69% 8.03% 7.46% 8.51% 8.32%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $10,000K ÷ $1,744,000K
= 0.57%

The net profit margin of TripAdvisor Inc. has exhibited fluctuating trends in recent quarters. In Q4 2023, the net profit margin stood at 0.56%, reflecting a modest profitability level. However, in the previous quarter (Q3 2023), the company faced a negative net profit margin of -1.37%, indicating a loss-making period. This negative trend continued in Q2 2023 and Q1 2023, with net profit margins of -1.55% and -1.19% respectively.

Comparing to the same quarters in the previous year, TripAdvisor Inc. showed varying performance. In Q4 2022, the company had a net profit margin of 1.34%, indicating a profitable quarter. However, Q3 2022 and Q2 2022 saw negative net profit margins of -0.51% and -2.53% respectively. The lowest net profit margin was recorded in Q1 2022 at -9.80%, signifying significant financial challenges.

Overall, the net profit margin of TripAdvisor Inc. has shown volatility in recent quarters, with periods of profitability interspersed with losses. It is crucial for the company to focus on improving operational efficiencies and cost management to enhance profitability and ensure a sustainable financial performance in the future.


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Dec 31, 2023