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General Motors First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations

General Motors (NYSE:GM) First Quarter 2024 Results

Key Financial Results

  • Revenue: US$43.0b (up 7.6% from 1Q 2023).

  • Net income: US$2.97b (up 25% from 1Q 2023).

  • Profit margin: 6.9% (up from 5.9% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue.

  • EPS: US$2.57 (up from US$1.70 in 1Q 2023).

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All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period

General Motors Revenues and Earnings Beat Expectations

Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 23%.

Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 2.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Auto industry in the US.

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Performance of the American Auto industry.

The company's shares are up 7.5% from a week ago.

Risk Analysis

It's necessary to consider the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 3 warning signs with General Motors (at least 2 which don't sit too well with us), and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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