GM Reports Strong Second-Quarter 2021 Results
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) reported impressive second-quarter earnings on Aug. 4, 2021, with revenues of $34.2 billion and net income of $2.8 billion. The company saw a significant increase in retail market share within full-size pickups and capitalized on high used vehicle prices. GM raised its full-year guidance, projecting net income between $7.7 billion and $9.2 billion. With a diluted EPS of $1.90, investors can look forward to a strong growth trajectory fueled by EV and AV initiatives.
- Revenue increased to $34.2 billion from $16.8 billion YoY.
- Net income rose to $2.8 billion from a loss of $0.8 billion YoY.
- Diluted EPS improved to $1.90 compared to $(0.56) YoY.
- Raised full-year net income guidance to $7.7 billion - $9.2 billion.
- Warranty recall costs impacted earnings by $(1.3) billion, primarily from Chevrolet Bolt EV issues.
DETROIT, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported strong second-quarter earnings while continuing to accelerate its EV and AV growth initiatives. The company successfully prioritized production of its highest demand vehicles, gained significant retail market share in the full-size pickup segment in the United States and benefited from strong pricing and mix. Additionally, high used vehicle prices due to low new vehicle inventories drove continued record results at GM Financial. Given the company's first-half performance and its expectations for the rest of the year, GM is raising its full-year guidance.
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- GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra's letter to shareholders
- Detailed quarterly results with year-over-year comparisons
Second-quarter 2021 results overview
- Revenue of
$34.2 billion - Net income of
$2.8 billion , and EBIT-adjusted of$4.1 billion , including warranty recall costs of$(1.3) billion , of which$(0.8) billion was related to the Chevrolet Bolt EV - Net income margin of 8.3 percent, and EBIT-adjusted margin of 12.0 percent
- Automotive operating cash flow of
$4.0 billion and adjusted automotive free cash flow of$2.5 billion - EPS-diluted of
$1.90 , and EPS-diluted-adjusted of$1.97 * - GM North America EBIT-adjusted of
$2.9 billion , and EBIT-adjusted margin of 10.4 percent - GM International EBIT-adjusted of
$0.0 billion , including China Equity Income of$0.3 billion - GM Financial EBT-adjusted of
$1.6 billion
Second-quarter 2020 results overview
- Revenue of
$16.8 billion - Net income (loss) of
$(0.8) billion , and EBIT (loss)-adjusted of$(0.5) billion - Net income (loss) margin of (4.5) percent, and EBIT (loss)-adjusted margin of (3.2) percent
- Automotive operating cash flow of
$(8.0) billion , and adjusted automotive free cash flow of$(9.0) billion - EPS-diluted of
$(0.56) , and EPS-diluted-adjusted of$(0.50) ** - GM North America EBIT (loss)-adjusted of
$(0.1) billion , and EBIT (loss)-adjusted margin of - (0.9) percent
- GM International EBIT (loss)-adjusted of
$(0.3) billion , including China Equity Income of$0.2 billion - GM Financial EBT-adjusted of
$0.2 billion
2021 guidance
- Full-year EPS-diluted of between
$5.12 and$6.12 , and EPS-diluted-adjusted of between$5.40 and$6.40 - Full-year net income of between
$7.7 billion and$9.2 billion , and EBIT-adjusted of between$11.5 billion and$13.5 billion
See below for reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures or visit the GM Investor Relations website for complete details.
Conference call for investors and analysts
Mary Barra and Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson will host a conference call for investors and analysts at 10 a.m. ET today to discuss these results and the company's growth strategy. Introductory remarks will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
Those who wish to listen to the call may dial in using the following numbers:
- United States: 1-888-808-8618
- International: +1-949-484-0645
- Name of call: GM Earnings Call
*EPS-diluted and EPS-diluted-adjusted include a
**EPS-diluted and EPS-diluted-adjusted includes a
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Non-GAAP Reconciliations
The following table reconciles net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to EBIT (loss)-adjusted (dollars in millions):
Three Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders(a) | $ | 2,836 | $ | (758) | ||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 971 | (112) | ||||
Automotive interest expense | 243 | 303 | ||||
Automotive interest income | (32) | (61) | ||||
Adjustments | ||||||
Korea Wage Litigation(b) | 82 | |||||
Cadillac dealer strategy(c) | 17 | |||||
GMI restructuring(d) | — | 92 | ||||
Total adjustments | 99 | 92 | ||||
EBIT (loss)-adjusted | $ | 4,117 | $ | (536) | ||
__________ | ||
(a) | Net of net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest. | |
(b) | This adjustment was excluded because of the unique events associated with recent Supreme Court of Korea decisions related to our salaried workers. | |
(c) | This adjustment was excluded because it relates to strategic activities to transition certain Cadillac dealers from the network as part of Cadillac's electric vehicle strategy. | |
(d) | This adjustment was excluded because of a strategic decision to rationalize our core operations by exiting or significantly reducing our presence in various international markets to focus resources on opportunities expected to deliver higher returns. This adjustment primarily consists of inventory provisions. | |
The following table reconciles diluted earnings (loss) per common share under U.S. GAAP to EPS-diluted-adjusted (dollars in millions, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |||||||||||
Amount | Per Share | Amount | Per Share | |||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ | 2,790 | $ | 1.90 | $ | (806) | $ | (0.56) | ||||
Adjustments(a) | 99 | 0.07 | 92 | 0.06 | ||||||||
Tax effect on adjustment(b) | (4) | — | 5 | — | ||||||||
Tax adjustment | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
EPS-diluted-adjusted | $ | 2,885 | $ | 1.97 | $ | (709) | $ | (0.50) | ||||
__________ | ||
(a) | Refer to the reconciliation of Net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to EBIT-adjusted for adjustment details. | |
(b) | The tax effect of each adjustment is determined based on the tax laws and valuation allowance status of the jurisdiction to which the adjustment relates. | |
The following table reconciles net automotive cash provided by (used in) operating activities under U.S. GAAP to adjusted automotive free cash flow (dollars in millions):
Three Months Ended | ||||||
June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |||||
Net automotive cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 4,007 | $ | (7,996) | ||
Less: Capital expenditures | (1,546) | (1,107) | ||||
Add: GMI restructuring | — | 61 | ||||
Add: Cadillac Dealer Transition | 17 | — | ||||
Adjusted automotive free cash flow | $ | 2,478 | $ | (9,042) | ||
Guidance Reconciliations
The following table reconciles expected Net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to expected EBIT-adjusted (dollars in billions):
Year Ending December 31, 2021 | ||
Net income attributable to stockholders | $ 7.7-9.2 | |
Income tax expense | 2.8-3.3 | |
Automotive interest expense, net | 0.9 | |
Adjustments (a) | 0.1 | |
EBIT-adjusted (b) | $ 11.5-13.5 |
__________ | ||
(a) | Refer to the reconciliation of Net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to EBIT-adjusted for adjustment details. | |
(b) | We do not consider the potential future impact of adjustments on our expected financial results. | |
Year Ending December 31, 2021 | ||
Diluted earnings per common share | $ 5.12-6.12 | |
Adjustments (a) (b) | 0.28 | |
EPS-diluted-adjusted (c) | $ 5.40-6.40 | |
__________ | ||
(a) | Refer to the reconciliation of Net income attributable to stockholders under U.S. GAAP to EBIT-adjusted for adjustment details. | |
(b) | These adjustments include | |
(c) | We do not consider the potential future impact of adjustments on our expected financial results. | |
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