Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)
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 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 41,503 | 45,552 | 94,708 | 31,593 | 63,757 | 356,792 | 381,176 | 443,329 | 496,714 | 194,296 | 212,610 | 234,994 | 150,668 | 215,603 | 185,465 | 179,953 | 218,806 | 146,397 | 146,375 | 142,265 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,364,028 | 1,370,843 | 1,371,731 | 1,383,071 | 1,390,997 | 1,402,925 | 1,416,196 | 1,420,133 | 1,416,722 | 1,392,149 | 1,310,017 | 1,219,080 | 1,158,829 | 1,180,362 | 1,251,491 | 1,323,567 | 1,372,054 | 1,312,525 | 1,261,108 | 1,226,565 |
| Net profit margin | 3.04% | 3.32% | 6.90% | 2.28% | 4.58% | 25.43% | 26.92% | 31.22% | 35.06% | 13.96% | 16.23% | 19.28% | 13.00% | 18.27% | 14.82% | 13.60% | 15.95% | 11.15% | 11.61% | 11.60% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $41,503K ÷ $1,364,028K
= 3.04%
The net profit margin of Ziff Davis Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the net profit margin was 3.04%, which was lower compared to the previous quarter (3.32% in Q3 2023). However, it was higher than Q1 2023 (2.29%).
Historically, the company experienced higher net profit margins in Q4 2022 (4.58%), Q3 2022 (31.29%), and Q2 2022 (30.67%). These figures indicate a significant decrease in profitability in the most recent quarters, especially when compared to the exceptionally high net profit margins in the same quarters of the previous year.
The decrease in net profit margin may indicate challenges or inefficiencies in the company's operations, increased costs, or changes in revenue streams. Further investigation into the company's financial performance and operations is recommended to determine the factors influencing the fluctuations in net profit margin.