Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 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 432,000 254,000 261,000 296,000 465,000 650,000 408,000 463,000 468,000 497,000 814,000 837,000 845,000 762,000 643,000 504,000 474,000 494,000 518,000 544,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 4,827,000 4,428,000 4,375,000 4,583,000 4,955,000 5,408,000 5,677,000 5,778,000 5,803,000 5,831,000 5,738,000 5,617,000 5,453,000 5,155,000 4,733,000 4,433,000 4,317,000 4,320,000 4,469,000 4,483,000
Net profit margin 8.95% 5.74% 5.97% 6.46% 9.38% 12.02% 7.19% 8.01% 8.06% 8.52% 14.19% 14.90% 15.50% 14.78% 13.59% 11.37% 10.98% 11.44% 11.59% 12.13%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $432,000K ÷ $4,827,000K
= 8.95%

The net profit margin of Zebra Technologies Corporation has shown fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2024.

- The net profit margin started at 12.13% on December 31, 2019, and showed a slight decline to 11.59% by March 31, 2020.
- Subsequently, there was a trend of gradual decrease in the net profit margin, reaching 10.98% by September 30, 2020.
- However, there was a recovery in the net profit margin in the following quarters, with percentages increasing to 14.78% by June 30, 2021, and peaking at 15.50% by September 30, 2021.
- Despite the peak, there was a notable decline to 8.06% by September 30, 2022, and a continued decrease to 5.97% by March 31, 2024.
- There was a partial recovery by December 31, 2024, with the net profit margin improving to 8.95%.

Overall, the net profit margin of Zebra Technologies Corporation showcases variability over the period under review, reflecting changes in the company's profitability levels and efficiency in managing costs relative to its revenues. It is crucial for stakeholders to closely monitor these fluctuations for a deeper understanding of the company's financial performance and sustainability.