Summary
General Motors (GM) reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2024, with total net sales and revenue reaching $48.8 billion, an increase of 10.5% year-over-year. Net income attributable to stockholders remained robust at $3.1 billion, largely consistent with the prior year's quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) on a diluted basis were $2.68, showing a significant increase from $2.20 in the third quarter of 2023, driven by a lower weighted-average share count. The company's operational performance was bolstered by increased wholesale vehicle volumes and favorable pricing, particularly in its North American segment. GM Financial also demonstrated strong performance, with revenue up 10.7% driven by higher finance charge income and a growing portfolio. However, net interest margin for GM Financial was impacted by rising interest expenses due to higher average debt outstanding and benchmark interest rates. Despite this, the company maintains a solid liquidity position and reiterated its full-year 2024 guidance for net income attributable to stockholders, indicating confidence in its ongoing strategy, which balances strong performance in its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle portfolio with continued investment in electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicle (AV) technology.
Financial Highlights
44 data points| Revenue | $48.76B |
| Operating Expenses | $45.10B |
| Operating Income | $3.65B |
| Net Income | $3.06B |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.71 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.68 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.12B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.13B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total net sales and revenue increased by 10.5% to $48.8 billion compared to the prior year's quarter.
- 2Net income attributable to stockholders was $3.1 billion, demonstrating consistent profitability.
- 3Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $2.68 from $2.20 in the prior year, aided by a reduction in outstanding shares.
- 4GM Financial revenue grew by 10.7%, driven by increased finance charge income and portfolio expansion.
- 5The company's North America segment showed robust growth in net sales and revenue, up 14.0%, fueled by higher volumes and favorable mix.
- 6Despite increased interest rates and debt, GM Financial's EBT-adjusted remained strong.
- 7General Motors reiterated its full-year 2024 guidance, signaling confidence in its financial outlook.