Stock Analysis on Net

Trade Desk Inc. (NASDAQ:TTD)

$24.99

Common-Size Income Statement

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Trade Desk Inc., common-size consolidated income statement

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue
Platform operations
Gross profit
Sales and marketing
Technology and development
General and administrative
Income from operations
Interest expense
Interest income
Interest income (expense), net
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net
Other income (expense), net
Income before income taxes
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes
Net income

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).


Revenue and Gross Profit Trends
Revenue remained constant at 100% across all years, serving as the baseline for other financial metrics expressed as a percentage of revenue. Gross profit showed a generally stable and high margin, increasing from 78.61% in 2020 to a peak of 82.18% in 2022, before slightly declining to 80.69% in 2024.
Platform Operations Costs
Platform operations costs decreased as a percentage of revenue from -21.39% in 2020 to -17.82% in 2022, indicating improved operational efficiency. However, these costs increased again to -19.31% by 2024, suggesting some rising operational expenses in the most recent periods.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing costs showed a rising trend from -20.9% in 2020 to a peak of -23.02% in 2023, reflecting potentially increased investment in customer acquisition or retention strategies. This expense slightly decreased to -22.35% in 2024, indicating some retrenchment or improved efficiency in marketing spending.
Technology and Development Expenses
Technology and development expenditures fluctuated across the years, starting at -19.93% in 2020, decreasing to -18.9% in 2021, then increasing to -21.16% in 2023, followed by a decline to -18.95% in 2024. This volatility may reflect shifts in R&D investment priorities or project cycles.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased sharply from -20.53% in 2020 to a high of -33.28% in 2022, indicating a significant rise in overhead or administrative costs. However, these expenses decreased substantially to -21.92% by 2024, suggesting cost control measures or restructuring initiatives.
Income from Operations
Operating income experienced a notable decline from 17.25% in 2020 to 7.2% in 2022, reflecting pressure from rising expenses. It recovered to 17.47% in 2024, almost restoring the initial profitability level, likely due to reductions in general and administrative costs and stabilization of other expense categories.
Net Interest and Other Income/Expense
The net interest income shifted from a minor net gain of 0.08% in 2020 to a more significant gain of 3.22% in 2024, driven primarily by increased interest income. Foreign currency exchange and other income/expense items were volatile but contributed positively in later years, particularly in 2023 and 2024, enhancing overall income before taxes.
Income Before Taxes and Tax Provision
Income before taxes decreased from 17.21% in 2020 to 8.07% in 2022, before recovering strongly to 20.75% in 2024. The provision for income taxes shifted from a positive benefit of 11.77% in 2020 to a negative impact of around -4.6% in the last three years, indicating increased tax expenses affecting net profitability.
Net Income Trends
Net income as a percentage of revenue declined substantially from 28.98% in 2020 to a low of 3.38% in 2022, demonstrating a significant compression of profit margins. Subsequently, net income improved to 16.08% in 2024, reflecting operational improvements, cost management, and favorable net interest and other income gains.