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Over the five-year period, Groupon’s revenue has experienced a marked decline from USD 1,416.9 million in 2020 to USD 492.6 million in 2024—a drop of nearly 65%. This steady decrease is mirrored in gross profit, which peaked at USD 737.1 million in 2021 before declining to USD 444.3 million in 2024. The volatility is especially evident in the operating income figures: after a significant loss of USD 277.1 million in 2020, operating income nearly broke even in 2021 at –USD 4.7 million. However, it again widened to –USD 167.8 million in 2022, only to contract sharply to –USD 18.3 million in 2023 and finally turn positive at USD 8.8 million in 2024. These swings—particularly the more than 90% improvement in operating income from 2022 to 2024—suggest that Groupon has been experimenting with its cost structure or operational efficiencies, likely in response to persistent industry headwinds and evolving market conditions. Net income trends further illustrate this inconsistency. After posting a net loss of USD 287.9 million in 2020, Groupon recorded a turnaround to a profit of USD 118.7 million in 2021. Yet, this was reversed with losses of USD 237.6 million in 2022 and USD 55.4 million in 2023, with little change by 2024 (–USD 59.0 million). Such year-over-year fluctuations—especially when revenue declines exceed 20% annually in certain years—indicate that while the company has shown targeted operational improvements, revenue erosion continues to challenge overall profitability. Overall, Groupon appears to be on a cautious path toward stabilizing its core operations, but sustainable financial health will depend on reversing revenue declines and achieving consistent profitability amid competitive and dynamic market conditions.
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