Summary
General Motors Co. (GM) reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2022, demonstrating robust revenue growth and improved profitability compared to the prior year. Total net sales and revenue surged to $41.9 billion, a significant increase from $26.8 billion in Q3 2021, driven primarily by a substantial rebound in automotive sales. Net income attributable to stockholders also saw a healthy increase, reaching $3.3 billion, up from $2.4 billion in the same period last year. The company's performance was bolstered by strong pricing in its core automotive business, especially in North America, despite ongoing supply chain disruptions that continue to impact production. GM navigated these challenges by prioritizing high-demand vehicles like trucks and SUVs. The company also highlighted its continued strategic investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, underscoring its commitment to future growth and market transformation.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $41.89B |
| Operating Expenses | $38.50B |
| Operating Income | $3.39B |
| Net Income | $3.31B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.26 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.25 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.45B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.46B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net sales and revenue increased by approximately 56% to $41.9 billion for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $26.8 billion in the same period of 2021.
- 2Net income attributable to stockholders rose to $3.3 billion ($2.25 per diluted share) in Q3 2022, compared to $2.4 billion ($1.62 per diluted share) in Q3 2021.
- 3Automotive net sales and revenue grew significantly to $38.7 billion from $23.4 billion year-over-year, reflecting improved volume and pricing.
- 4EBIT-adjusted for the automotive segment reached $3.9 billion for Q3 2022, a substantial increase from $2.1 billion in Q3 2021.
- 5The company reported strong performance in GM North America (GMNA), with net sales and revenue increasing significantly and EBIT-adjusted more than doubling.
- 6GM continues to invest heavily in future technologies, with plans to increase investment in EVs and AVs to over $35 billion through 2025.
- 7GM Financial's revenue decreased slightly, but remained a significant contributor, with total revenue of $3.2 billion for Q3 2022.