Summary
General Electric Company (GE) reported its third-quarter 2013 results, showing a mixed financial performance. Consolidated net earnings attributable to the Company decreased by 9% to $3.191 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $3.491 billion in the same period of 2012. This decline was largely driven by a 5% decrease in GE Capital revenues and a broader slowdown across some industrial segments. Despite the decrease in net earnings, GE announced a significant milestone with the sale of its remaining 49% stake in NBCUniversal LLC, generating substantial cash proceeds and a significant pre-tax gain. Operationally, GE's industrial segments showed some resilience, with Aviation and Oil & Gas segments reporting revenue and profit growth. However, Power & Water experienced a revenue decline. GE Capital's performance was impacted by lower net investment and gains, although provisions for losses on financing receivables decreased. The company continues its strategy to reduce GE Capital's ending net investment, focusing on selective financial services products while managing its balance sheet size and risk. Overall, the company highlighted progress on its strategic initiatives while navigating a challenging economic environment, with a focus on managing its diverse portfolio of businesses.
Financial Highlights
41 data points| Revenue | $35.66B |
| Cost of Revenue | $14.66B |
| Gross Profit | $21.00B |
| Operating Expenses | $32.04B |
| Operating Income | $5.86B |
| Net Income | $3.19B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.48 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.48 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.27B |
Key Highlights
- 1Consolidated net earnings attributable to the Company decreased by 9% to $3.191 billion in Q3 2013 compared to $3.491 billion in Q3 2012.
- 2Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter decreased to $0.31 from $0.33 in the prior year.
- 3GE completed the sale of its remaining 49% common equity interest in NBCUniversal LLC for $16.7 billion, recognizing a pre-tax gain of $1.096 billion.
- 4Industrial segment revenues increased by 2% to $25.3 billion, driven by growth in Aviation and Oil & Gas, while Power & Water revenues decreased by 10%.
- 5GE Capital revenues decreased by 5% to $10.7 billion, primarily due to lower ending net investment and gains.
- 6GE's cash and equivalents increased to $86.5 billion at September 30, 2013, from $77.3 billion at the end of 2012.
- 7The company continues to manage down GE Capital's ending net investment, targeting a range of $300 billion to $350 billion.