General Motors (NYSE: GM) today posted flat Q3 net earnings ($3.1 billion), but with pretax earnings up ~16%. GM’s adjusted earnings before interest and taxes were $4.1 billion in the quarter. Global revenue ~11% to $48.8 billion. North American pretax earnings rose 13% to ~$4 billion. Moreover, GM raised its earnings guidance for the third straight time this year. GM’s 2024 financial guidance includes anticipated capital spending of $10.5 billion – $11.5 billion, inclusive of investments in the company’s battery cell manufacturing joint ventures.
“In the third quarter, we grew U.S. retail market share with above-average pricing, well-managed inventories and below-average incentives. In China, sales improved from the second quarter, and dealer inventory fell sharply. In addition, we remain on track to reach our 2024 EV production and profitability targets,” said Mary Barra, GM Chair and CEO. Continue reading →
General Motors Q3 2024 Earnings Up. Guidance Raised Again
General Motors (NYSE: GM) today posted flat Q3 net earnings ($3.1 billion), but with pretax earnings up ~16%. GM’s adjusted earnings before interest and taxes were $4.1 billion in the quarter. Global revenue ~11% to $48.8 billion. North American pretax earnings rose 13% to ~$4 billion. Moreover, GM raised its earnings guidance for the third straight time this year. GM’s 2024 financial guidance includes anticipated capital spending of $10.5 billion – $11.5 billion, inclusive of investments in the company’s battery cell manufacturing joint ventures.
“In the third quarter, we grew U.S. retail market share with above-average pricing, well-managed inventories and below-average incentives. In China, sales improved from the second quarter, and dealer inventory fell sharply. In addition, we remain on track to reach our 2024 EV production and profitability targets,” said Mary Barra, GM Chair and CEO. Continue reading →