TechTarget, Inc. Common Stock (TTGT)

Return on equity (ROE)

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 Dec 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -12,093 -8,635 -7,272 4,461 13,251 26,350 36,090 41,609 18,455 13,598 6,303 949 20,220 17,018 16,671 17,068 17,845 16,414 15,792 16,875
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 249,476 236,810 223,494 222,927 209,008 202,297 210,022 217,474 230 238,402 241,196 222,757 208,521 193,832 182,138 202,506 162,256 153,546 145,375 152,951
ROE -4.85% -3.65% -3.25% 2.00% 6.34% 13.03% 17.18% 19.13% 8,023.91% 5.70% 2.61% 0.43% 9.70% 8.78% 9.15% 8.43% 11.00% 10.69% 10.86% 11.03%

September 30, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-12,093K ÷ $249,476K
= -4.85%

Based on the provided data, TechTarget, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) has demonstrated fluctuations over the periods under review.

The company's ROE was relatively stable in 2019 and 2020, ranging between 10.69% and 11.03%. However, there was a noticeable decline in ROE towards the end of 2020, dropping to 8.43%. The trend continued into 2021, with ROE hovering at lower levels between 8.78% and 9.70%.

A significant anomaly occurred in the third quarter of 2022, where the ROE spiked to an astonishing 8,023.91%. This aberrant figure may result from exceptional circumstances or anomalies in the financial data.

Following this outlier, the ROE gradually decreased throughout the subsequent quarters, registering values of 19.13%, 17.18%, and 13.03% by the end of June 2023.

However, the return on equity experienced a significant decline in the last quarters of 2023 and into 2024, turning negative with figures of 2.00%, -3.25%, -3.65%, and -4.85% for the respective periods.

Overall, TechTarget, Inc.'s ROE showcases various fluctuations, with periods of stability followed by significant anomalies and a subsequent decline in performance, reflecting the company's changing profitability and efficiency in generating returns for its shareholders.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
TechTarget, Inc. Common Stock
TTGT
-4.85%
Ziff Davis Inc
ZD
3.48%