Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2013
Calculation
Twitter Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income (loss)1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | — | = | 36.24 | ÷ | -0.28 | -0.28 | = | -221,409 | ÷ | 800,641,166 | |
| Feb 17, 2021 | — | = | 71.79 | ÷ | -1.42 | -1.42 | = | -1,135,626 | ÷ | 798,152,488 | |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 20.69 | = | 38.77 | ÷ | 1.87 | 1.87 | = | 1,465,659 | ÷ | 782,287,089 | |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 19.57 | = | 30.76 | ÷ | 1.57 | 1.57 | = | 1,205,596 | ÷ | 766,824,550 | |
| Feb 23, 2018 | — | = | 32.66 | ÷ | -0.14 | -0.14 | = | -108,063 | ÷ | 750,904,551 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | — | = | 16.06 | ÷ | -0.63 | -0.63 | = | -456,873 | ÷ | 726,894,203 | |
| Feb 29, 2016 | — | = | 18.12 | ÷ | -0.75 | -0.75 | = | -521,031 | ÷ | 697,726,321 | |
| Mar 2, 2015 | — | = | 48.15 | ÷ | -0.89 | -0.89 | = | -577,820 | ÷ | 647,836,523 | |
| Mar 6, 2014 | — | = | 54.83 | ÷ | -1.10 | -1.10 | = | -645,323 | ÷ | 588,378,111 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 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).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Twitter Inc. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Twitter Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Twitter Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | — | 25.74 | 16.01 | 16.44 | 33.56 | 137.89 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | — | 34.65 | 22.37 | 25.89 | 86.39 | — |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 20.69 | 28.96 | 15.39 | 32.31 | 80.66 | 23.96 |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 19.57 | 25.92 | 14.11 | 21.51 | 118.55 | 13.36 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | — | 59.34 | 8.70 | 35.20 | 220.95 | 17.28 |
| Feb 27, 2017 | — | 28.45 | 20.56 | 37.05 | 328.44 | 16.65 |
| Feb 29, 2016 | — | 29.71 | 17.78 | 84.21 | 329.54 | 23.41 |
| Mar 2, 2015 | — | 24.87 | 18.01 | 74.26 | 100.63 | 20.31 |
| Mar 6, 2014 | — | 30.87 | 21.12 | 106.36 | 215.17 | 19.83 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 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).
Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)
Twitter Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Twitter Inc. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | — | 23.98 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | — | 36.25 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 20.69 | 28.02 |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 19.57 | 22.32 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | — | 29.39 |
| Feb 27, 2017 | — | 27.71 |
| Feb 29, 2016 | — | 32.13 |
| Mar 2, 2015 | — | 27.07 |
| Mar 6, 2014 | — | 30.86 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 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).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
Twitter Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Twitter Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | — | 21.07 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | — | 36.50 |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 20.69 | 24.23 |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 19.57 | 19.46 |
| Feb 23, 2018 | — | 18.11 |
| Feb 27, 2017 | — | 24.33 |
| Feb 29, 2016 | — | 23.89 |
| Mar 2, 2015 | — | 26.45 |
| Mar 6, 2014 | — | 21.66 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 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).