Nordstrom Profit Margin

Nordstrom (JWN) currently reports a profit margin of 2.55% as of January 2025. That compares with 0.91% in the prior-year period — up 181.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. Use the charts on this page to explore Nordstrom's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Nordstrom's profit margin increased from 0.91% to 2.55% — a 181.8% year-over-year increase (period ending January 2025). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Nordstrom's profit margin of 2.55% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.39%. That is roughly 75.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Nordstrom's current 2.55% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.39%) and against JWN's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.55%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.39%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Nordstrom, and consider following JWN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.