How has operating profit trended over the past eight quarters?

The operating profit of TotalEnergies has exhibited a general upward trend over the past eight quarters, with some fluctuations. Here's a detailed analysis:

1. Growth Trend: The operating income for TotalEnergies has increased from $43.13 billion on September 30, 2024, to $54.76 billion on March 31, 2025. This indicates a general upward trajectory in operating profit over the period.
2. Fluctuations: There have been some fluctuations in operating income within the eight-quarter period. For instance, there was a slight dip from $54.76 billion to $50.95 billion by the end of 2023, and a decrease from $50.85 billion to $48.62 billion by the end of Q1 2024. However, the profit recovered to $48.15 billion by the end of Q2 2024 and increased to $45.79 billion by the end of Q3 2024 before reaching the latest reported figure.
3. Comparison with Apple: When compared to Apple, TotalEnergies' operating profit has been consistently higher than that of Apple, with Apple's highest operating income being $42.83 billion. This suggests that TotalEnergies has maintained a stronger performance in terms of operating profit over the past eight quarters.