Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Income Statement 2024-2011 | DNB

Brief overview of financial results at Dun & Bradstreet Holdings

The comparison covers a five-year financial horizon. According to figures from Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, revenue changed from $1.4 billion to $2.4 billion over five years. The cumulative result was +68.4%, corresponding to roughly 11% per year. The pace indicates confident and sustained business growth.

Gross profit changed from 950 million dollars to 1.5 billion dollars (+56%). Costs absorbed a larger share of revenue over the period. Comparing the endpoints gives gross margins of 67.2% and 62.2%. Weakening gross profitability reduces the quality of the top-line trend.

The operating result measured by EBITDA moved from 314 million dollars to 772 million dollars, or +145.8%. Operating profitability strengthened faster than the scale of sales. The EBITDA share of revenue changed from 22.2% to 32.4%. Higher profitability strengthens the quality of operating growth.

Net income moved from −$560 million at the start to −$28.6 million at the end. The direction improved, yet positive earnings are still absent.

Summary assessment

The financial profile remains mixed, with strengths and risks moving in different directions. The financial profile benefits from revenue expansion, an improving EBITDA margin and a stronger final result. The weaker side of the profile includes pressure from direct costs. Further direction will depend on top-line growth, operating profitability, and net income.