Summary
Ford Motor Company reported its third quarter and first nine months results for 2024, demonstrating a mixed financial performance. Total revenues increased year-over-year for both periods, reaching $46.2 billion in Q3 2024 and $136.8 billion for the first nine months. However, net income attributable to Ford Motor Company decreased to $892 million for the third quarter of 2024, down from $1.2 billion in the prior year, and similarly declined for the first nine months from $4.9 billion to $4.1 billion. The company's performance was significantly impacted by "special items," particularly the cancellation of an all-electric three-row SUV program, which resulted in substantial charges. Despite these headwinds, Ford Credit's performance showed strength, with a notable increase in Earnings Before Taxes (EBT). The company is also navigating evolving market dynamics, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, adjusting its strategy in response to lower-than-anticipated adoption rates and pricing pressures.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $46.20B |
| Cost of Revenue | $40.17B |
| Gross Profit | $6.03B |
| SG&A Expenses | $2.46B |
| Operating Expenses | $45.32B |
| Operating Income | $880.00M |
| Net Income | $896.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.22 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.22 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 3.98B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 4.02B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 5% to $46.2 billion, and for the first nine months by 5% to $136.8 billion, indicating top-line growth.
- 2Net income attributable to Ford Motor Company declined by 26% to $892 million in Q3 2024 compared to $1.2 billion in Q3 2023, primarily due to significant "special items."
- 3Special item charges totaled $1.4 billion in Q3 2024, largely driven by the cancellation of an EV program and restructuring actions, impacting profitability.
- 4Ford Credit's performance improved, with its third quarter 2024 EBT rising to $544 million from $358 million in the prior year, driven by higher financing margins and receivables.
- 5Ford Model e segment continued to post significant losses, with an EBIT loss of $1.2 billion in Q3 2024, although this was a $105 million improvement year-over-year, reflecting cost reductions.
- 6Company adjusted free cash flow for the first nine months of 2024 was $5.9 billion, an increase from $4.8 billion in the prior year, demonstrating improved cash generation excluding certain items.
- 7The company is adjusting its EV strategy due to lower-than-anticipated industry adoption rates and pricing pressures, leading to significant charges related to program cancellations.