Summary
Ford Motor Company (F) reported its third-quarter and first nine months 2012 financial results, showing a largely stable net income for the third quarter compared to the prior year, primarily driven by improved Automotive sector results offset by a higher tax provision. For the first nine months of 2012, net income saw a notable decrease compared to 2011, largely due to lower operating results and increased tax expense related to a tax valuation allowance release. The company's Automotive segment experienced a slight decrease in revenues but improved pre-tax results and operating margin in the third quarter. The Financial Services sector, primarily Ford Credit, saw a decline in pre-tax profit due to fewer lease terminations and lower financing margins. Ford's liquidity remains strong, with significant cash and marketable securities, and access to credit facilities. The company is navigating challenging market conditions, particularly in Europe, and is undertaking restructuring initiatives to improve future profitability.
Financial Highlights
35 data points| Revenue | $32.17B |
| Cost of Revenue | $26.65B |
| Gross Profit | $5.52B |
| SG&A Expenses | $2.92B |
| Operating Expenses | $30.39B |
| Operating Income | $4.07B |
| Interest Expense | $962.00M |
| Net Income | $1.63B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.43 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.41 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 3.81B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 3.97B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues for the third quarter of 2012 were $32.17 billion, a slight decrease from $33.05 billion in the third quarter of 2011.
- 2Net income attributable to Ford Motor Company for the third quarter of 2012 was $1.631 billion, essentially flat compared to $1.649 billion in the same period of 2011.
- 3For the first nine months of 2012, net income attributable to Ford Motor Company was $4.067 billion, a significant decrease from $6.598 billion in the first nine months of 2011.
- 4The Automotive sector reported pre-tax income of $1.858 billion for the third quarter of 2012, an increase from $1.241 billion in the prior year's third quarter.
- 5The Financial Services sector's pre-tax income decreased to $388 million in the third quarter of 2012 from $605 million in the third quarter of 2011.
- 6Total assets stood at $184.68 billion as of September 30, 2012, up from $178.35 billion as of December 31, 2011.
- 7Automotive debt payable within one year increased to $1.254 billion, while long-term debt grew to $12.944 billion at September 30, 2012.