Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Quarterly Data
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Intuit Inc., profitability ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
The profitability profile exhibits a distinct U-shaped trajectory characterized by a period of compression between late 2021 and late 2022, followed by a sustained recovery and expansion phase through mid-2026. While the initial decline was sharp across all metrics, the subsequent recovery demonstrates improved operational efficiency and a strengthening of the bottom line.
- Gross Profit Margin
- Gross margins remained relatively resilient compared to other profitability metrics. After starting at 82.13%, a gradual decline was observed, reaching a trough of 78.08% in January 2024. Since that point, a consistent upward trend has emerged, with the margin recovering to 80.17% by July 2026. This suggests a stabilization of direct costs and a successful return to historical pricing or cost-management levels.
- Operating and Net Profit Margins
- Operational profitability experienced more significant volatility. The operating profit margin dropped from 24.10% to a low of 18.41% in October 2022. However, a robust recovery followed, with margins eventually exceeding previous highs to peak at 27.47% in April 2026. Net profit margins mirrored this pattern, falling from 20.28% to 14.10% in October 2022 before climbing back to a peak of 21.91% in April 2026. The fact that operating margins recovered to levels higher than the starting point indicates an improvement in operational leverage and expense management.
- Return on Equity (ROE) and Return on Assets (ROA)
- Return metrics closely tracked the trends observed in profit margins. ROE saw a sharp contraction from 21.49% to 11.69% by October 2022, followed by a steady climb to reach 24.04% by July 2026. Similarly, ROA declined from 14.07% to a low of 6.93% in October 2022 before recovering to 12.41% by the end of the period. This alignment indicates that the recovery in profitability translated directly into enhanced returns for shareholders and more efficient utilization of the company's asset base.
Overall, the data reveals a transition from a period of margin pressure and reduced returns to a phase of expanded profitability. The recovery in operating margins specifically suggests that the company successfully scaled its operations or reduced its overhead relative to revenue growth during the latter half of the analyzed period.
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Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
Intuit Inc., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 3,401) | 7,184) | 3,608) | 3,002) | 2,937) | 6,560) | 3,026) | 2,460) | 2,401) | 5,670) | 2,531) | 2,218) | 1,999) | 5,037) | 2,268) | 1,921) | 1,814) | 4,808) | 2,108) | 1,590) | ||||||
| Net revenue | 4,354) | 8,558) | 4,651) | 3,885) | 3,831) | 7,754) | 3,963) | 3,283) | 3,184) | 6,737) | 3,386) | 2,978) | 2,712) | 6,018) | 3,041) | 2,597) | 2,414) | 5,632) | 2,673) | 2,007) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 80.17% | 79.96% | 80.05% | 79.89% | 79.57% | 79.45% | 78.97% | 78.73% | 78.72% | 78.53% | 78.08% | 78.12% | 78.13% | 78.46% | 79.00% | 79.99% | 81.09% | 82.36% | 82.11% | 82.13% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 32.01% | 32.03% | 31.97% | 31.91% | 32.07% | 32.18% | 32.45% | 32.61% | 32.58% | 32.58% | 32.50% | 32.34% | 32.25% | 32.12% | 32.02% | 31.99% | 32.26% | 32.30% | 32.35% | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 89.40% | 89.40% | 89.27% | 89.14% | 89.25% | 89.15% | 89.04% | 88.66% | 88.24% | 88.08% | 87.87% | 87.89% | 87.77% | 87.66% | 87.70% | 87.76% | 87.87% | 88.04% | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 88.46% | 88.37% | 87.86% | 84.56% | 82.02% | 78.70% | 75.22% | 73.89% | 71.80% | 69.90% | 67.74% | 61.91% | 58.66% | 57.47% | 55.41% | 60.39% | 62.19% | 62.81% | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 85.87% | 86.08% | 86.36% | 85.54% | 85.57% | 85.86% | 86.05% | 87.79% | 88.51% | 89.31% | 89.36% | 89.18% | 89.41% | 89.18% | 89.57% | 89.87% | 89.74% | 89.83% | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 79.51% | 79.89% | 79.96% | 79.94% | 79.92% | 80.14% | 80.79% | 81.22% | 81.55% | 81.39% | 80.74% | 79.99% | 79.33% | 79.25% | 79.30% | 79.30% | 79.00% | 78.04% | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 58.10% | 58.36% | 58.19% | 57.81% | 57.57% | 57.04% | 56.65% | 56.53% | 56.09% | 55.64% | 55.45% | 55.04% | 54.64% | 54.24% | 54.00% | 53.78% | 54.01% | 54.48% | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 67.94% | 68.31% | 68.59% | 68.76% | 68.82% | 69.07% | 69.41% | 69.35% | 69.76% | 69.89% | 69.75% | 69.44% | 68.92% | 68.45% | 68.16% | 68.26% | 68.40% | 68.73% | 68.83% | 68.86% | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 65.82% | 67.08% | 68.54% | 69.66% | 70.51% | 71.12% | 71.27% | 71.31% | 71.41% | 71.53% | 71.88% | 72.26% | 72.85% | 74.50% | 76.10% | 77.78% | 79.08% | 79.44% | 79.96% | 80.22% | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 84.80% | 84.07% | 82.37% | 80.81% | 80.03% | 80.01% | 80.25% | 81.10% | 81.39% | 81.16% | 80.62% | 79.92% | 79.15% | 78.75% | 78.56% | 78.59% | 78.73% | 78.16% | ||||||
| Palo Alto Networks Inc. | 70.36% | 71.94% | 73.50% | 73.47% | 73.41% | 73.56% | 73.86% | 74.17% | 74.35% | 74.43% | 74.05% | 73.35% | 72.29% | 70.80% | 69.77% | 69.06% | 68.76% | 69.34% | 69.63% | 69.77% | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 77.68% | 77.73% | 77.65% | 77.34% | 77.19% | 76.94% | 76.35% | 76.00% | 75.50% | 74.99% | 74.52% | 73.78% | 73.34% | 72.69% | 72.61% | 73.10% | 73.48% | 74.02% | 74.34% | 74.32% | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 74.77% | 76.56% | 77.53% | 78.05% | 78.52% | 78.92% | 79.18% | 79.24% | 79.07% | 78.87% | 78.59% | 78.52% | 78.50% | 78.45% | 78.29% | 77.85% | 77.53% | 77.26% | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 72.38% | 73.47% | 75.14% | 76.98% | 79.12% | 79.84% | 79.64% | 79.68% | 80.25% | 79.85% | 79.69% | 79.08% | 78.79% | 78.51% | 78.91% | 79.07% | 79.48% | 80.05% | 79.78% | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 75.70% | 75.64% | 75.58% | 75.66% | 75.50% | 75.60% | 75.77% | 75.64% | 75.60% | 74.73% | 73.87% | 73.25% | 72.41% | 72.22% | 72.23% | 72.25% | 72.21% | 72.39% | 72.46% | 72.61% | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross profitQ4 2026
+ Gross profitQ3 2026
+ Gross profitQ2 2026
+ Gross profitQ1 2026)
÷ (Net revenueQ4 2026
+ Net revenueQ3 2026
+ Net revenueQ2 2026
+ Net revenueQ1 2026)
= 100 × (3,401 + 7,184 + 3,608 + 3,002)
÷ (4,354 + 8,558 + 4,651 + 3,885)
= 80.17%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial data indicates a period of significant revenue growth characterized by strong seasonal volatility and a fluctuating gross profit margin. While net revenue and gross profit have increased in absolute terms over the analyzed period, the gross profit margin experienced a distinct contraction phase followed by a steady recovery.
- Gross Profit Margin Trajectory
- A clear U-shaped trend is observed in the gross profit margin. The period began with a peak of 82.13% in October 2021, followed by a gradual decline that reached a trough of 78.08% in January 2024. Following this low point, a consistent recovery phase emerged, with the margin climbing steadily to reach 80.17% by July 2026. This suggests an initial period of margin compression—potentially due to increased cost of goods sold or pricing adjustments—followed by successful cost optimization or pricing power gains.
- Revenue and Profit Seasonality
- Significant cyclicality is evident in the quarterly results, with recurring peaks occurring every April. Net revenue spikes dramatically in these periods, rising from 5,632 million USD in April 2022 to 8,558 million USD in April 2026. Gross profit follows an identical seasonal pattern, with the April 2026 peak reaching 7,184 million USD. This pattern indicates a business model heavily dependent on annual or seasonal cycles.
- Scaling and Growth Analysis
- Despite the fluctuations in percentage margins, absolute growth remains robust. Net revenue grew from 2,007 million USD in October 2021 to 4,354 million USD in July 2026. The ability to maintain a gross profit margin around 80% while scaling revenue upward suggests that the operational structure remains highly efficient and capable of supporting expanded volume without significant erosion of profitability.
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Operating Profit Margin
Intuit Inc., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 475) | 4,020) | 855) | 534) | 339) | 3,720) | 593) | 271) | (151) | 3,105) | 369) | 307) | 17) | 2,778) | 270) | 76) | (75) | 2,395) | 56) | 195) | ||||||
| Net revenue | 4,354) | 8,558) | 4,651) | 3,885) | 3,831) | 7,754) | 3,963) | 3,283) | 3,184) | 6,737) | 3,386) | 2,978) | 2,712) | 6,018) | 3,041) | 2,597) | 2,414) | 5,632) | 2,673) | 2,007) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 27.43% | 27.47% | 27.08% | 26.69% | 26.14% | 24.38% | 22.24% | 21.66% | 22.29% | 24.02% | 23.00% | 22.86% | 21.86% | 21.67% | 19.48% | 18.41% | 20.20% | 23.68% | 22.49% | 24.10% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 14.49% | 14.42% | 14.35% | 14.68% | 15.38% | 15.14% | 15.04% | 14.79% | 14.20% | 13.76% | 13.60% | 13.74% | 14.42% | 14.90% | 15.27% | 15.21% | 15.20% | 15.12% | 15.19% | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 36.07% | 36.65% | 36.63% | 36.25% | 36.37% | 36.29% | 31.35% | 31.16% | 30.51% | 29.95% | 34.26% | 33.95% | 33.64% | 33.91% | 34.64% | 35.45% | 36.25% | 36.72% | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 77.44% | 77.09% | 75.75% | 67.07% | 58.94% | 49.35% | 39.78% | 35.78% | 29.99% | 25.56% | 19.74% | 11.75% | 7.61% | 4.86% | -1.70% | 1.14% | 0.99% | 0.38% | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 30.33% | 28.25% | 28.17% | 28.50% | 27.71% | 30.00% | 29.10% | 28.26% | 28.19% | 28.91% | 30.59% | 28.71% | 28.78% | 29.26% | 30.15% | 30.81% | 30.20% | 28.35% | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 0.41% | -0.67% | -1.29% | -1.38% | -0.61% | 1.05% | 2.02% | 2.86% | 2.01% | 0.60% | -1.57% | -4.77% | -6.48% | -5.80% | -3.50% | -1.02% | 0.79% | 0.34% | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 17.29% | 17.75% | 17.50% | 17.08% | 16.08% | 15.34% | 14.95% | 15.09% | 15.46% | 15.13% | 15.17% | 14.58% | 13.88% | 13.49% | 13.50% | 12.92% | 12.77% | 12.30% | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 46.78% | 46.80% | 46.67% | 46.27% | 45.62% | 45.23% | 44.96% | 44.49% | 44.64% | 44.70% | 44.17% | 43.01% | 41.77% | 40.85% | 40.58% | 41.69% | 42.06% | 42.56% | 42.52% | 42.14% | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 30.59% | 30.56% | 30.28% | 30.44% | 30.80% | 30.93% | 30.30% | 29.82% | 28.99% | 28.20% | 27.73% | 27.01% | 26.21% | 28.06% | 30.42% | 22.92% | 25.74% | 26.22% | 26.62% | 37.78% | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 42.80% | 38.13% | 31.59% | 21.81% | 16.55% | 13.02% | 10.83% | 13.80% | 11.78% | 8.43% | 5.39% | 1.71% | -3.22% | -5.93% | -8.46% | -11.05% | -13.30% | -20.43% | ||||||
| Palo Alto Networks Inc. | 6.05% | 9.62% | 14.37% | 13.24% | 13.48% | 11.09% | 10.99% | 9.11% | 8.52% | 8.97% | 7.98% | 8.15% | 5.62% | 2.30% | 0.37% | -1.56% | -3.43% | -5.12% | -6.74% | -7.51% | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 20.06% | 20.54% | 20.22% | 19.27% | 19.01% | 18.84% | 18.14% | 17.65% | 14.38% | 11.03% | 8.18% | 4.42% | 3.29% | 1.64% | 0.26% | 0.77% | 2.07% | 3.67% | 4.69% | 4.25% | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 11.40% | 13.44% | 13.74% | 13.85% | 13.28% | 12.93% | 12.42% | 12.04% | 10.78% | 10.02% | 8.49% | 7.64% | 6.32% | 5.41% | 4.90% | 3.40% | 3.30% | 3.95% | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 8.52% | 7.03% | 10.82% | 12.97% | 17.16% | 20.88% | 20.67% | 22.13% | 24.22% | 23.31% | 22.80% | 21.72% | 19.11% | 18.81% | 20.70% | 22.87% | 22.93% | 23.18% | 20.72% | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 7.55% | 6.73% | 5.88% | 4.48% | 4.91% | 5.13% | 4.34% | 3.53% | 2.52% | 0.22% | -1.47% | -2.62% | -3.57% | -3.94% | -3.24% | -2.80% | -2.27% | -1.81% | -2.71% | -3.18% | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Operating income (loss)Q4 2026
+ Operating income (loss)Q3 2026
+ Operating income (loss)Q2 2026
+ Operating income (loss)Q1 2026)
÷ (Net revenueQ4 2026
+ Net revenueQ3 2026
+ Net revenueQ2 2026
+ Net revenueQ1 2026)
= 100 × (475 + 4,020 + 855 + 534)
÷ (4,354 + 8,558 + 4,651 + 3,885)
= 27.43%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of operational performance reveals a strong correlation between seasonal revenue surges and long-term margin expansion. While quarterly operating income exhibits significant volatility, the overall trend in operating profit margins indicates a recovery from a mid-term trough followed by a period of sustained growth.
- Revenue Seasonality and Growth Trends
- A pronounced cyclical pattern is observed in net revenue, with peak values occurring consistently every April. These peaks have scaled significantly over the analyzed period, rising from 5,632 million US dollars in April 2022 to 8,558 million US dollars by April 2026. This suggests a robust expansion of the core business during peak demand periods.
- Operating Profit Margin Volatility and Recovery
- The operating profit margin experienced a downward trajectory between October 2021 and October 2022, reaching a low of 18.41%. Following this trough, a gradual recovery phase began, characterized by marginal gains through 2023. A more aggressive expansion phase is evident starting in late 2024, with the margin climbing from 21.66% in October 2024 to a peak of 27.43% by July 2026.
- Operational Income Variance
- Operating income displays extreme quarterly fluctuations, with high-magnitude gains in April of each year contrasted by significantly lower or negative results in subsequent quarters, such as the losses recorded in July 2022 and July 2024. Despite these short-term swings, the rising trend in the operating profit margin suggests that the organization is achieving greater operational efficiency and better cost management over the long term.
In summary, the financial trajectory is marked by increasing scale in peak revenue quarters and a successful reversal of margin contraction. The steady increase in the operating profit margin to 27.43% by the end of the period indicates an improved ability to convert revenue into operating profit despite the inherent volatility of the quarterly income cycle.
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Net Profit Margin
Intuit Inc., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 363) | 3,064) | 693) | 446) | 381) | 2,820) | 471) | 197) | (20) | 2,389) | 353) | 241) | 89) | 2,087) | 168) | 40) | (56) | 1,794) | 100) | 228) | ||||||
| Net revenue | 4,354) | 8,558) | 4,651) | 3,885) | 3,831) | 7,754) | 3,963) | 3,283) | 3,184) | 6,737) | 3,386) | 2,978) | 2,712) | 6,018) | 3,041) | 2,597) | 2,414) | 5,632) | 2,673) | 2,007) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 21.29% | 21.91% | 21.57% | 21.19% | 20.55% | 19.07% | 17.69% | 17.59% | 18.19% | 19.43% | 18.35% | 17.53% | 16.59% | 15.91% | 14.22% | 14.10% | 16.23% | 19.44% | 19.03% | 20.28% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 10.66% | 10.61% | 10.76% | 11.02% | 11.61% | 11.43% | 11.41% | 11.19% | 10.78% | 10.89% | 10.65% | 10.72% | 11.27% | 10.99% | 11.30% | 11.17% | 11.12% | 11.27% | 11.53% | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 28.69% | 29.48% | 30.00% | 30.01% | 30.39% | 30.63% | 25.85% | 25.59% | 24.86% | 24.08% | 27.97% | 27.12% | 26.34% | 26.32% | 27.01% | 28.00% | 29.29% | 29.90% | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 64.58% | 64.29% | 60.83% | 54.48% | 48.70% | 39.92% | 33.55% | 26.87% | 20.91% | 16.48% | 10.87% | 3.46% | 0.70% | -2.82% | -6.84% | -2.82% | -3.61% | -2.46% | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 23.61% | 21.18% | 20.94% | 20.35% | 19.88% | 22.19% | 22.74% | 23.87% | 25.36% | 25.68% | 25.46% | 24.42% | 23.41% | 23.23% | 23.84% | 22.86% | 23.61% | 23.59% | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 4.48% | 3.69% | 3.14% | 3.32% | 4.13% | 5.85% | 6.85% | 7.58% | 6.81% | 5.11% | 2.28% | -1.72% | -4.38% | -4.68% | -2.99% | -0.91% | 0.48% | 0.17% | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 15.52% | 15.61% | 15.69% | 12.09% | 9.11% | 8.71% | 9.60% | 10.22% | 13.52% | 13.18% | 12.13% | 11.32% | 3.34% | 3.03% | 2.71% | 2.08% | 9.36% | 9.46% | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 40.31% | 39.34% | 39.04% | 35.71% | 36.15% | 35.79% | 35.43% | 35.61% | 35.96% | 36.43% | 36.27% | 35.31% | 34.15% | 33.25% | 33.05% | 34.37% | 36.69% | 37.63% | 38.50% | 38.51% | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 25.37% | 25.30% | 25.28% | 21.08% | 21.68% | 21.80% | 21.16% | 20.40% | 19.76% | 20.27% | 19.63% | 18.40% | 17.02% | 17.46% | 19.09% | 13.15% | 15.83% | 18.08% | 24.79% | 34.16% | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 49.00% | 43.67% | 36.31% | 28.11% | 22.18% | 18.32% | 16.13% | 18.01% | 16.32% | 12.79% | 9.43% | 6.93% | -2.35% | -12.87% | -19.61% | -30.64% | -30.90% | -30.25% | ||||||
| Palo Alto Networks Inc. | 2.67% | 7.95% | 12.96% | 11.69% | 12.30% | 13.95% | 14.64% | 32.99% | 32.11% | 31.41% | 30.24% | 8.52% | 6.38% | 3.32% | 0.56% | -2.46% | -4.85% | -7.54% | -9.50% | -11.20% | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 17.96% | 17.91% | 16.87% | 16.08% | 16.35% | 15.96% | 15.44% | 15.30% | 11.87% | 7.63% | 4.77% | 1.18% | 0.66% | 0.92% | 1.83% | 3.59% | 5.45% | 6.96% | 9.99% | 19.87% | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 11.34% | 12.59% | 13.16% | 13.67% | 13.78% | 13.41% | 12.97% | 12.77% | 11.51% | 20.34% | 19.30% | 18.72% | 17.76% | 5.25% | 4.49% | 2.90% | 2.79% | 3.56% | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 11.43% | 8.91% | 13.76% | 18.89% | 31.04% | 34.77% | 34.75% | 36.94% | 24.60% | 23.57% | 23.49% | 21.05% | 18.71% | 17.41% | 18.22% | 19.38% | 20.86% | 21.19% | 20.18% | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 7.26% | 6.95% | 6.51% | 5.60% | 6.23% | 19.87% | 19.60% | 19.67% | 19.02% | 0.96% | -1.81% | -4.09% | -5.90% | -5.29% | -3.46% | -0.49% | 0.57% | 0.63% | -0.79% | -3.81% | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100
× (Net incomeQ4 2026
+ Net incomeQ3 2026
+ Net incomeQ2 2026
+ Net incomeQ1 2026)
÷ (Net revenueQ4 2026
+ Net revenueQ3 2026
+ Net revenueQ2 2026
+ Net revenueQ1 2026)
= 100 × (363 + 3,064 + 693 + 446)
÷ (4,354 + 8,558 + 4,651 + 3,885)
= 21.29%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The net profit margin exhibits a cyclical trajectory characterized by an initial period of contraction, followed by a sustained recovery and a subsequent expansionary phase. Over the observed timeframe, the margin transitioned from a peak of 20.28% to a trough of 14.10%, eventually recovering to reach a high of 21.91% before stabilizing slightly.
- Initial Margin Contraction
- A downward trend is observed between October 2021 and October 2022, where the net profit margin declined from 20.28% to 14.10%. This period represents the lowest point of profitability efficiency within the analyzed timeframe, reflecting a significant compression of net earnings relative to total revenue.
- Recovery and Stabilization Phase
- From October 2022 through January 2024, a gradual recovery is evident. The margin climbed steadily from 14.10% to 19.43%. While some volatility occurred in mid-2024, where the margin dipped to 17.59% by October 2024, the overall trend during this interval was one of regaining previous profitability levels.
- Expansionary Growth Trend
- Starting in January 2025, the net profit margin entered a period of consistent growth. The margin increased sequentially from 17.69% to a peak of 21.91% by April 2026. This upward trajectory indicates an improvement in operational efficiency or a favorable shift in the cost structure relative to revenue growth.
- Seasonal and Terminal Observations
- Profitability demonstrates sensitivity to quarterly cycles, though the long-term trend remains positive. As of July 2026, the net profit margin stands at 21.29%, marking a net increase over the baseline established in October 2021.
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Return on Equity (ROE)
Intuit Inc., ROE calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 363) | 3,064) | 693) | 446) | 381) | 2,820) | 471) | 197) | (20) | 2,389) | 353) | 241) | 89) | 2,087) | 168) | 40) | (56) | 1,794) | 100) | 228) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 18,992) | 20,629) | 19,055) | 19,322) | 19,710) | 20,125) | 17,949) | 18,136) | 18,436) | 18,757) | 16,908) | 16,992) | 17,269) | 17,592) | 15,842) | 16,067) | 16,441) | 16,961) | 15,595) | 9,733) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE1 | 24.04% | 22.22% | 22.78% | 21.31% | 19.63% | 17.23% | 16.92% | 16.10% | 16.07% | 16.38% | 16.38% | 15.21% | 13.81% | 12.73% | 12.28% | 11.69% | 12.57% | 14.75% | 13.93% | 21.49% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 24.43% | 24.51% | 24.66% | 24.61% | 26.01% | 26.27% | 25.93% | 25.68% | 25.06% | 25.92% | 25.79% | 26.75% | 28.28% | 29.20% | 30.69% | 31.11% | 30.99% | 31.09% | 30.45% | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 62.76% | 63.05% | 61.34% | 59.11% | 60.00% | 51.55% | 39.42% | 36.85% | 34.22% | 31.05% | 32.86% | 32.46% | 32.71% | 33.35% | 33.85% | 33.49% | 34.96% | 35.04% | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 139.42% | 167.67% | 156.17% | 192.05% | 208.17% | 333.67% | 144.96% | 122.87% | 101.50% | 78.59% | 28.39% | 9.58% | 1.32% | -4.32% | -10.13% | -4.35% | -5.53% | -3.44% | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 20.09% | 17.85% | 20.26% | 20.41% | 20.21% | 22.64% | 22.58% | 22.77% | 24.77% | 29.35% | 30.58% | 30.75% | 30.59% | 29.09% | 30.93% | 28.99% | 29.53% | 26.96% | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 4.07% | 3.40% | 2.89% | 3.10% | 3.90% | 5.68% | 6.77% | 7.31% | 6.77% | 5.23% | 2.40% | -1.91% | -5.04% | -5.55% | -3.56% | -1.08% | 0.54% | 0.18% | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 31.13% | 32.61% | 32.45% | 28.34% | 21.20% | 20.36% | 22.06% | 26.17% | 35.09% | 35.17% | 33.29% | 30.00% | 9.12% | 8.48% | 7.47% | 6.29% | 28.79% | 28.98% | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 30.23% | 30.22% | 30.51% | 28.90% | 29.65% | 30.02% | 30.64% | 31.46% | 32.83% | 34.04% | 34.64% | 34.93% | 35.09% | 35.45% | 36.83% | 40.21% | 43.68% | 44.47% | 44.49% | 44.67% | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 40.20% | 42.11% | 51.50% | 51.51% | 60.84% | 72.68% | 84.56% | 101.48% | 120.26% | 189.26% | 262.21% | 395.57% | 792.45% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 30.86% | 27.00% | 22.00% | 16.62% | 12.87% | 10.52% | 9.24% | 10.59% | 9.99% | 7.91% | 6.04% | 4.62% | -1.63% | -9.38% | -14.57% | -23.50% | -22.95% | -21.07% | ||||||
| Palo Alto Networks Inc. | 1.12% | 3.05% | 13.65% | 12.89% | 14.49% | 17.12% | 19.68% | 46.25% | 49.86% | 54.78% | 52.25% | 28.28% | 25.15% | 17.47% | 4.71% | -28.23% | -127.14% | -115.40% | -391.77% | -98.34% | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 12.61% | 12.03% | 10.86% | 10.23% | 10.13% | 10.14% | 9.77% | 9.17% | 6.93% | 4.46% | 2.72% | 0.66% | 0.36% | 0.47% | 0.89% | 1.70% | 2.48% | 3.05% | 4.24% | 10.44% | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 13.34% | 14.98% | 13.48% | 15.32% | 15.19% | 15.17% | 14.83% | 14.38% | 13.22% | 23.78% | 22.69% | 22.08% | 20.56% | 7.14% | 6.46% | 4.44% | 4.39% | 5.58% | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 3.46% | 2.54% | 3.61% | 4.70% | 7.23% | 21.82% | 22.68% | 25.17% | 19.44% | 19.94% | 21.10% | 20.01% | 17.36% | 15.79% | 16.72% | 17.85% | 18.42% | 18.13% | 16.87% | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 8.88% | 7.23% | 6.36% | 5.46% | 5.82% | 18.79% | 18.47% | 18.23% | 17.09% | 1.01% | -1.94% | -4.45% | -6.57% | -5.81% | -3.83% | -0.55% | 0.65% | 0.73% | -0.95% | -5.01% | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
ROE = 100
× (Net incomeQ4 2026
+ Net incomeQ3 2026
+ Net incomeQ2 2026
+ Net incomeQ1 2026)
÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 100 × (363 + 3,064 + 693 + 446)
÷ 18,992 = 24.04%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of profitability ratios reveals a cyclical pattern in net income coupled with a long-term recovery and expansion in Return on Equity (ROE). While the ROE experienced an initial decline and period of stagnation, a consistent upward trajectory is observed starting in early 2025, culminating in a peak of 24.04% by July 2026.
- Return on Equity (ROE) Trend
- The ROE exhibited significant volatility in the early stages, dropping from 21.49% in October 2021 to a low of 11.69% by October 2022. Following this trough, the ratio entered a phase of gradual stabilization between 12% and 16% from January 2023 through October 2024. A secondary, more aggressive growth phase began in January 2025, where the ROE climbed steadily from 16.92% to 24.04% over the final 18 months of the period.
- Net Income Seasonality
- Net income demonstrates an extreme seasonal correlation, with substantial peaks occurring consistently every April. For instance, earnings surged to 2,389 million in April 2024, 2,820 million in April 2025, and 3,064 million in April 2026. Conversely, the quarters immediately following these peaks often show minimal earnings or negative values, such as the losses recorded in July 2022 and July 2024.
- Equity Base Expansion
- Stockholders' equity showed a general upward trend, expanding from 9,733 million in October 2021 to 18,992 million by July 2026. Despite this nearly twofold increase in the capital base, the concurrent rise in ROE during the latter half of the period indicates that net income growth, particularly during peak quarters, significantly outpaced the growth of equity.
- Capital Efficiency Insights
- The divergence between the volatile quarterly net income and the smoother upward trend of the ROE suggests a high degree of efficiency in leveraging a growing equity base. The ability to increase the ROE to 24.04% while simultaneously increasing the total equity indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profit from its shareholders' investments.
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Return on Assets (ROA)
Intuit Inc., ROA calculation (quarterly data)
| Jul 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Oct 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 363) | 3,064) | 693) | 446) | 381) | 2,820) | 471) | 197) | (20) | 2,389) | 353) | 241) | 89) | 2,087) | 168) | 40) | (56) | 1,794) | 100) | 228) | ||||||
| Total assets | 36,786) | 39,330) | 34,282) | 33,191) | 36,958) | 36,593) | 31,682) | 33,193) | 32,132) | 31,560) | 29,688) | 28,488) | 27,780) | 28,921) | 27,202) | 27,085) | 27,734) | 28,514) | 26,303) | 14,870) | ||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA1 | 12.41% | 11.66% | 12.66% | 12.41% | 10.47% | 9.48% | 9.59% | 8.79% | 9.22% | 9.73% | 9.33% | 9.07% | 8.58% | 7.74% | 7.15% | 6.93% | 7.45% | 8.77% | 8.26% | 14.07% | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accenture PLC | — | 11.32% | 11.40% | 11.76% | 11.74% | 12.55% | 12.83% | 12.64% | 12.99% | 12.84% | 13.70% | 13.35% | 13.41% | 14.29% | 14.54% | 14.97% | 14.55% | 14.38% | 14.42% | 14.19% | ||||||
| Adobe Inc. | — | — | 24.15% | 24.27% | 24.17% | 24.19% | 24.44% | 22.54% | 18.39% | 17.97% | 16.93% | 16.70% | 18.23% | 17.60% | 17.44% | 17.76% | 17.51% | 18.00% | 18.57% | 18.58% | ||||||
| AppLovin Corp. | — | — | 53.33% | 51.42% | 45.92% | 44.63% | 40.77% | 33.64% | 26.92% | 21.18% | 15.69% | 11.35% | 6.66% | 2.10% | 0.37% | -1.39% | -3.30% | -1.41% | -1.78% | -1.12% | ||||||
| Cadence Design Systems Inc. | — | — | 11.41% | 9.68% | 10.92% | 11.05% | 10.64% | 12.00% | 11.76% | 11.34% | 14.61% | 18.30% | 18.36% | 17.63% | 17.26% | 16.54% | 16.53% | 15.80% | 17.77% | 16.93% | ||||||
| Datadog Inc. | — | — | 2.35% | 1.95% | 1.62% | 1.76% | 2.14% | 2.76% | 3.18% | 4.15% | 3.70% | 2.78% | 1.23% | -0.97% | -2.51% | -2.67% | -1.67% | -0.50% | 0.25% | 0.08% | ||||||
| International Business Machines Corp. | — | — | 7.05% | 6.88% | 6.97% | 5.40% | 3.93% | 3.76% | 4.39% | 4.76% | 6.30% | 5.96% | 5.55% | 5.35% | 1.53% | 1.37% | 1.29% | 1.00% | 4.38% | 4.14% | ||||||
| Microsoft Corp. | 17.64% | 18.04% | 17.93% | 16.49% | 16.45% | 17.18% | 17.37% | 17.31% | 17.21% | 17.80% | 17.54% | 17.29% | 17.56% | 18.16% | 18.50% | 19.40% | 19.94% | 21.03% | 20.91% | 20.24% | ||||||
| Oracle Corp. | 6.53% | 6.61% | 7.52% | 6.89% | 7.39% | 7.53% | 7.83% | 7.61% | 7.42% | 7.76% | 7.55% | 6.86% | 6.33% | 6.36% | 6.85% | 4.46% | 6.15% | 6.96% | 9.60% | 11.35% | ||||||
| Palantir Technologies Inc. | — | — | 25.83% | 22.37% | 18.26% | 13.50% | 10.36% | 8.47% | 7.29% | 8.26% | 7.79% | 6.21% | 4.64% | 3.51% | -1.21% | -6.94% | -10.80% | -16.90% | -16.42% | -15.01% | ||||||
| Palo Alto Networks Inc. | 0.63% | 1.82% | 5.13% | 4.75% | 4.81% | 5.63% | 5.99% | 13.42% | 12.89% | 13.65% | 12.45% | 4.15% | 3.03% | 1.52% | 0.26% | -1.14% | -2.18% | -3.51% | -4.44% | -4.89% | ||||||
| Salesforce Inc. | 6.64% | 7.59% | 6.83% | 6.29% | 6.02% | 6.49% | 6.11% | 5.69% | 4.14% | 2.85% | 1.71% | 0.41% | 0.21% | 0.30% | 0.57% | 1.08% | 1.52% | 1.99% | 2.65% | 6.85% | ||||||
| ServiceNow Inc. | — | — | 5.27% | 7.21% | 6.71% | 7.94% | 7.53% | 7.33% | 6.99% | 7.25% | 6.29% | 10.99% | 9.96% | 10.51% | 9.54% | 2.94% | 2.44% | 1.81% | 1.66% | 2.03% | ||||||
| Synopsys Inc. | — | 2.26% | 1.65% | 2.33% | 2.76% | 4.14% | 9.11% | 16.18% | 17.31% | 12.86% | 12.96% | 13.33% | 11.90% | 10.42% | 9.40% | 9.85% | 10.45% | 11.07% | 10.95% | 10.21% | ||||||
| Workday Inc. | 3.83% | 3.62% | 3.25% | 2.83% | 2.93% | 9.87% | 9.49% | 9.33% | 8.39% | 0.48% | -0.89% | -2.00% | -2.72% | -2.54% | -1.48% | -0.21% | 0.28% | 0.33% | -0.40% | -1.98% | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31).
1 Q4 2026 Calculation
ROA = 100
× (Net incomeQ4 2026
+ Net incomeQ3 2026
+ Net incomeQ2 2026
+ Net incomeQ1 2026)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × (363 + 3,064 + 693 + 446)
÷ 36,786 = 12.41%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The Return on Assets (ROA) exhibits a distinct V-shaped trajectory over the analyzed period. After an initial contraction from October 2021, the ratio reached a minimum in late 2022 before entering a period of sustained recovery and growth, eventually stabilizing at a higher plateau through mid-2026.
- Asset Base Expansion
- A significant increase in total assets is observed, rising from 14,870 million US$ in October 2021 to 36,786 million US$ by July 2026. A particularly sharp expansion occurred between October 2021 and January 2022, where assets nearly doubled. This rapid growth in the denominator contributed to the initial decline in ROA during the first year of the period.
- Net Income Seasonality and Volatility
- Net income demonstrates extreme quarterly volatility with a recurring seasonal pattern. Significant peaks occur consistently every April, with the magnitude of these peaks increasing steadily from 1,794 million US$ in April 2022 to 3,064 million US$ in April 2026. These surges are contrasted by sharp declines or negative earnings in subsequent quarters, specifically around July, indicating a highly cyclical revenue or expense structure.
- ROA Performance and Efficiency Trends
- The ROA declined from 14.07% in October 2021 to a low of 6.93% in October 2022. From that point, a consistent upward trend is observed, reflecting improved asset utilization and earnings growth. The ratio regained momentum, peaking at 12.66% in January 2026. For the final three quarters of the period, the ROA remained stabilized between 11.66% and 12.41%, suggesting a new, higher baseline of operational efficiency relative to the expanded asset base.
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