Summary
General Motors (GM) reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2011, with net income attributable to stockholders reaching $2.11 billion, or $1.03 per diluted share. This represents a slight decrease from the same period in the prior year, but highlights the company's continued profitability following its emergence from bankruptcy. Total net sales and revenue saw a significant increase of 7.8% year-over-year, reaching $36.7 billion, driven by higher vehicle sales volumes across most segments, particularly in North America and Asia, and favorable pricing. The company's automotive segments contributed positively to operating income, with GM North America showing robust performance. Additionally, GM Financial's revenue and profitability demonstrated growth, reflecting the company's strategy to bolster its financing capabilities. GM's balance sheet showed a healthy increase in total assets to $148.5 billion, largely due to growth in inventories and marketable securities. Total stockholders' equity also increased, reflecting the strong net income. The company continued to manage its debt effectively, with long-term debt decreasing compared to the previous year-end. Liquidity remained strong, with total available liquidity of $37.8 billion, providing ample resources for ongoing operations, investments, and potential strategic initiatives. Management reiterated its focus on reducing financial leverage and optimizing its capital structure.
Financial Highlights
36 data points| Revenue | $36.72B |
| Cost of Revenue | $31.73B |
| Gross Profit | $4.59B |
| Operating Expenses | $34.91B |
| Operating Income | $1.81B |
| Interest Expense | $101.00M |
| Net Income | $2.11B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.10 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.03 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.56B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.68B |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income attributable to stockholders was $2.11 billion, or $1.03 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2011.
- 2Total net sales and revenue increased by 7.8% to $36.7 billion compared to the prior year's quarter.
- 3GM Financial's revenue and effective yield on finance receivables showed positive growth.
- 4Total available liquidity stood strong at $37.8 billion, providing significant financial flexibility.
- 5Marketable securities increased substantially to $11.7 billion, reflecting improved liquidity.
- 6Inventories increased by 25.5% to $15.2 billion, supporting higher forecasted production and demand.
- 7The company continued to reduce its debt, with long-term debt decreasing by $0.3 billion from the prior year-end.