Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX)

The net income attributable to shareholders exhibited significant fluctuations over the analyzed period. Initially, there was a notable increase from 2,905 million USD in 2005 to a peak of 6,552 million USD in 2006, followed by a decline in 2007. A sharp negative swing occurred in 2008, with a substantial loss of 13,402 million USD, indicating a severe downturn or extraordinary event in that year. Afterward, the net income recovered steadily, reaching 5,247 million USD by 2017, surpassing the pre-loss levels of previous years.

Total shareholders’ equity demonstrated a generally declining trend throughout the period. Starting at 62,715 million USD in 2005, equity decreased with some intermittent stability between 2011 and 2013, but overall showed a descending path, touching a low of 23,619 million USD in 2015. A moderate recovery phase is visible from 2016 to 2017, with equity increasing to 28,375 million USD but remaining well below the level observed at the beginning of the period.

Return on equity (ROE) reflects the underlying income performance relative to shareholders’ equity. This ratio initially rose from 4.63% in 2005 to 10.85% in 2006, followed by variability including a sharp negative spike in 2008 (-31.69%) consistent with the net loss recorded that year. From 2009 onward, ROE showed a persistent improvement trend, gradually increasing to 18.49% by 2017, suggesting enhanced profitability and effective use of equity capital in the later years.

Net Income (Loss)

Fluctuated significantly over the period, with a drastic loss in 2008 and a steady recovery and growth through 2017.

Total Shareholders’ Equity

Exhibited a mostly downward trajectory, dropping substantially from 2005 to 2015 before showing slight signs of recovery in the final two years.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Varied widely, correlating with the fluctuations in net income, including a sharp decline during the loss year, followed by a consistent uptrend leading to high profitability by 2017.