Summary
Ford Motor Company reported a net income of $1.311 billion for the second quarter of 2014, an increase from $1.233 billion in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.32, up from $0.30. The company's total revenues for the quarter were $37.411 billion, a slight decrease from $37.923 billion in Q2 2013. The Automotive sector, which generates the bulk of Ford's revenue, saw a slight decline in revenue but an improvement in pre-tax profit due to cost reductions and favorable market factors, despite a 1% decrease in wholesale volume. The Financial Services sector contributed positively to overall profitability. Key highlights include a record profit in North America, driven by robust industry sales and Ford's product lineup. However, the South America segment experienced a significant pre-tax loss due to economic slowdowns, weaker currencies, and inflation. Europe showed a return to profitability for the first time since 2011, supporting a positive outlook for the region. Asia Pacific continued its growth trajectory with record second quarter profit, fueled by strong sales in China. The company is managing its liquidity effectively, with Automotive gross cash remaining strong and Ford Credit maintaining solid liquidity programs and a healthy managed leverage ratio.
Financial Highlights
32 data points| Revenue | $37.41B |
| Cost of Revenue | $31.25B |
| Gross Profit | $6.16B |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.48B |
| Operating Expenses | $35.51B |
| Net Income | $1.50B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.33 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.32 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 3.94B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 4.09B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income for the second quarter of 2014 was $1.311 billion, an increase from $1.233 billion in Q2 2013.
- 2Total revenues for the quarter were $37.411 billion, a slight decrease from $37.923 billion in Q2 2013.
- 3The Automotive sector reported a pre-tax profit improvement of $66 million year-over-year, driven by cost efficiencies and favorable market factors, despite a 1% decrease in wholesale volume.
- 4North America achieved a record quarterly profit, while South America incurred a significant pre-tax loss due to regional economic challenges.
- 5Europe returned to profitability in the second quarter, marking its first profitable quarter since 2011, with continued focus on its transformation plan.
- 6Asia Pacific posted a record second quarter profit, driven by strong growth in China and a 9% increase in net revenue.
- 7Ford Credit's managed leverage remained stable, and the company reaffirmed expectations for full-year Ford Credit pre-tax profit to be higher than 2013.
- 8The company repurchased 57.6 million shares of common stock under its share repurchase program during the second quarter.