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GM(GM) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
GMGM(GM)2025-04-29 11:30

Financial Performance - General Motors reported Q1 2025 revenue of 44.0billion,a2.344.0 billion, a 2.3% increase from 43.0 billion in Q1 2024[4] - Net income attributable to stockholders decreased by 6.6% to 2.8billioncomparedto2.8 billion compared to 2.98 billion in the same quarter last year[4] - EBIT-adjusted for Q1 2025 was 3.5billion,down9.83.5 billion, down 9.8% from 3.87 billion in Q1 2024[4] - Automotive operating cash flow fell by 33.2% to 2.4billion,downfrom2.4 billion, down from 3.6 billion year-over-year[4] - Adjusted automotive free cash flow decreased by 25.6% to 811millioncomparedto811 million compared to 1.09 billion in Q1 2024[4] - The company’s net income margin for Q1 2025 was 6.3%, down from 6.9% in Q1 2024, reflecting a 0.6 percentage point decline[4] - GMNA EBIT-adjusted margin decreased to 8.8% from 10.6% year-over-year, a decline of 1.8 percentage points[4] - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was 2,659million,comparedtoanetincomeof2,659 million, compared to a net income of 2,804 million for the same period in 2024, representing a decrease of 5.2%[20] - Net sales and revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were 44,020million,anincreasefrom44,020 million, an increase from 43,014 million in the same period of 2024, representing a growth of 2.3%[25] - EBIT-adjusted for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was 3,490million,comparedto3,490 million, compared to 3,871 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a decrease of 9.8%[39] - Net income attributable to stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was 2,784million,downfrom2,784 million, down from 2,980 million in 2024, a decline of 6.6%[39] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flows from operating activities for Q1 2025 were 2,404million,asignificantdecreasefrom2,404 million, a significant decrease from 3,598 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a decline of 33.2%[20] - The company reported expenditures for property of 1,809millioninQ12025,downfrom1,809 million in Q1 2025, down from 2,728 million in Q1 2024, indicating a reduction of 33.7%[20] - Net cash used in investing activities was 2,448millionforQ12025,comparedto2,448 million for Q1 2025, compared to 3,268 million in Q1 2024, showing a decrease of 25.2%[20] - The company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of 1,877millionfromGMFinancialinQ12025,comparedto1,877 million from GM Financial in Q1 2025, compared to 1,601 million in Q1 2024, indicating an increase of 17.2%[20] - The company reported a net cash used in financing activities of 2,334millionforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2025,comparedtoanetcashprovidedof2,334 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a net cash provided of 1,444 million in the same period of 2024[24] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to 51,760millionasofMarch31,2025,comparedto51,760 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to 50,618 million at December 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 2.3%[16] - Total non-current assets rose to 93,270millionfrom93,270 million from 90,756 million, marking an increase of 1.8%[16] - Total assets reached 145,030million,upfrom145,030 million, up from 141,374 million, representing a growth of 2.3%[16] - Total liabilities increased to 215,678millionfrom215,678 million from 214,171 million, a rise of 0.7%[16] - Total stockholders' equity stood at 66,427million,comparedto66,427 million, compared to 65,590 million, indicating an increase of 1.3%[16] - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to 12,021million,asignificantincreasefrom12,021 million, a significant increase from 8,444 million, reflecting a growth of 42.5%[16] - GM Financial receivables, net, decreased to 44,779millionfrom44,779 million from 46,760 million, a decline of 4.2%[16] - Inventories increased to 15,257millionfrom15,257 million from 14,569 million, showing a growth of 4.7%[16] - Accounts payable decreased to 27,151millionfrom27,151 million from 25,446 million, an increase of 6.7%[16] - Long-term debt for Automotive increased to 13,436millionfrom13,436 million from 13,288 million, reflecting a rise of 1.1%[16] Market Performance - Total vehicle sales for Q1 2025 reached 1,449 thousand units, an increase from 1,348 thousand units in Q1 2024, marking a growth of 7.5%[54] - GM's market share in the U.S. increased to 17.2% in Q1 2025 from 15.4% in Q1 2024[54] - Wholesale vehicle sales in North America for Q1 2025 were 819 thousand units, up from 709 thousand units in Q1 2024, an increase of 15.5%[54] - Fleet sales accounted for 16.5% of total vehicle sales in Q1 2025, compared to 15.5% in Q1 2024[55] Strategic Focus - The company plans to update its full-year 2025 financial guidance in light of recent trade policy changes[2] - General Motors continues to focus on advancing technology for safer and lower emission vehicles, including a broad range of electric vehicles[6] - The company plans to continue its market expansion and product development strategies, particularly in electric vehicles, as indicated by the ongoing investments in joint ventures and technology[32] - The company’s adjusted automotive free cash flow is being monitored closely to ensure liquidity against substantial cash requirements in automotive operations[37] Earnings and Taxation - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 30.9% to 3.35,upfrom3.35, up from 2.56 in the prior year[4] - The effective tax rate for Q1 2025 was 20.1%, slightly lower than 20.5% in Q1 2024[46] - The company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was adjusted to reflect changes in income tax expense, which was 719millioncomparedto719 million compared to 762 million in 2024[39] Other Financial Metrics - Return on equity (ROE) for the trailing four quarters ended March 31, 2025, was 8.6%, down from 15.1% for the same period in 2024[47] - GM's average equity for the four quarters ended March 31, 2025, was 67.9billion,downfrom67.9 billion, down from 71.1 billion in the prior year[47] - Equity income related to Ultium Cells Holdings LLC was 241millionforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2025,comparedto241 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 156 million in 2024, an increase of 54.4%[27]