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| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6,572 | $6,515 | $6,498 | $6,290 | $3,500 |
| Gross Profit | $3,807 | $3,710 | $3,676 | $3,530 | $2,288 |
| Operating Income | $1,225 | -$475 | -$93 | $466 | $872 |
| Net Income | $429 | -$712 | -$415 | -$6 | $963 |
Over the five-year period, Nielsen Holdings plc experienced significant fluctuations in its financial performance. Revenue remained relatively steady between 2017 and 2020, declining modestly from US$6.57 billion in 2017 to US$6.29 billion in 2020. However, 2021 marked a dramatic downturn with revenue plunging to US$3.5 billion—a decline of roughly 44% year-over-year—suggesting a major shift in the company’s business volume or market conditions. Gross profit followed a similar pattern, steadily decreasing from US$3.81 billion in 2017 to US$3.53 billion in 2020, before falling sharply to US$2.29 billion in 2021. This steep decline in profitability ratios in 2021 underscores potential challenges in maintaining pricing power or managing cost structures. Operating income and net income both displayed notable volatility. After a robust operating income of US$1.22 billion in 2017, the company faced a severe reversal in 2018 with an operating loss of US$475 million—a swing exceeding 140%. Although operating results modestly recovered in 2019 and turned positive in 2020, the rebound in 2021 to US$872 million suggests improved operational efficiency or restructuring efforts. Similarly, net income swung from a positive US$429 million in 2017 to a loss of US$712 million in 2018, before gradually recovering to reach US$963 million in 2021. These significant year-over-year shifts in profitability metrics may reflect the impact of sector-specific challenges, competitive pressures, and internal operational adjustments. Overall, while Nielsen Holdings’ underlying business operations appear to have regained some momentum by 2021, the pronounced revenue and margin deterioration in the same year raises questions about long-term sustainability and highlights the need for strategic interventions to stabilize and grow the business in a changing industry landscape.
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