Stock Analysis on Net

Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX)

$22.49

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Income Statement

The income statement presents information on the financial results of a company business activities over a period of time. The income statement communicates how much revenue the company generated during a period and what cost it incurred in connection with generating that revenue.

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Time Warner Inc., consolidated income statement

US$ in millions

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013
Revenues
Costs of revenues
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative
Amortization of intangible assets
Restructuring and severance costs
Asset impairments
Gain (loss) on operating assets, net
Operating income
Interest income
Interest expense
Interest expense, net
Investment gains (losses), net
Loss on equity method investees
Premiums paid and costs incurred on debt redemption
Other
Other loss, net
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax provision
Income from continuing operations
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31).


Revenue Trend
The revenues exhibited a slight decline from 2013 to 2014, dropping from $29,795 million to $27,359 million. However, the following years show a recovering trend, with revenues increasing steadily to reach $31,271 million by 2017.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit
Costs of revenues decreased marginally from 2013 to 2014 but then increased consistently through 2017, culminating at $17,647 million. Gross profit followed a similar trend; it declined noticeably in 2014, from $13,565 million to $11,484 million, then improved each subsequent year to reach $13,624 million in 2017, indicating an overall recovery in profitability after an initial setback.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
These expenses showed a significant drop from $6,465 million in 2013 to $5,190 million in 2014 and further decreased in 2015 to $4,824 million. Nevertheless, expenses rose again in 2016 and 2017, reaching $5,438 million, indicating a possible increase in operational expenditure during the later years.
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Amortization expenses steadily declined from $251 million in 2013 to $189 million in 2015, stabilizing around this level through 2017, showing relatively stable intangible asset amortization costs after the initial reduction.
Restructuring and Severance Costs
These costs fluctuated considerably, with a notable peak of $512 million in 2014, followed by a sharp drop to $60 million in 2015, and minor increases in the following years, remaining below 2014 levels.
Asset Impairments
Asset impairments consistently decreased over the period, from $140 million in 2013 to just $16 million in 2017, suggesting fewer write-downs on assets as time progressed.
Gains and Losses on Operating Assets
The gains on operating assets increased significantly in 2014 to $464 million from $142 million in 2013, but returned to minimal net gains or small losses in the subsequent years, indicating volatility in asset-related gains.
Operating Income
Operating income decreased from $6,605 million in 2013 to $5,975 million in 2014 but then increased steadily to $7,920 million by 2017, reflecting an overall improvement in operational profitability over the period.
Net Interest Expense
Net interest expense remained relatively stable from 2013 to 2016, hovering around a net cost of approximately $1,160 million, with a notable reduction in 2017 to $1,005 million, indicating improved interest cost management or lower debt expenses.
Investment Gains and Losses
Investment gains (losses) were positive in 2013 and 2014 but turned negative in 2015, then rose sharply to $148 million in 2016 and $300 million in 2017, showing significant improvement in investment returns.
Loss on Equity Method Investees
Losses associated with equity method investees increased significantly in 2016 to $283 million from prior levels around $120-150 million, then decreased again in 2017 to $153 million, indicating volatility in these investments.
Debt Redemption Costs
Premiums paid and costs incurred on debt redemption appeared starting in 2015 and increased substantially in 2016 and 2017, reaching over $1 billion annually, suggesting active debt restructuring or refinancing during these years.
Other Losses
Other losses escalated significantly from minor losses in earlier years to $1,191 million in 2016 and $970 million in 2017, contributing to overall reduced profitability in those years.
Income Before Taxes and Tax Provision
Income from continuing operations before income taxes fluctuated but generally remained stable, narrowing from $5,303 million in 2013 to $5,945 million in 2017. The income tax provision decreased markedly over the period, from $1,749 million in 2013 to $701 million in 2017, which contributed positively to after-tax income.
Net Income
Net income showed an upward trend overall, with a minor dip in 2014 and 2015, followed by consistent increases, culminating in a significant rise to $5,244 million in 2017, driven by improved operating income and reduced tax expenses.
Net Income Attributable to Shareholders
Net income attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders mirrored the overall net income trend, increasing steadily from $3,691 million in 2013 to $5,247 million in 2017, reflecting strengthened shareholder returns across the five-year period.