GM Reports 2021 Full-year And Fourth-Quarter Results, Including Record Earnings

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Published February 2nd, 2022 - 10:19 GMT

GM Reports 2021 Full-year And Fourth-Quarter Results, Including Record Earnings
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all.
Highlights
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported 2021 full-year earnings that include net income of $10 billion

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported 2021 full-year earnings that include net income of $10 billion, EBIT-adjusted of $14.3 billion, net income margin of 7.9%, EBIT-adjusted margin of 11.3%, EPS-diluted of $6.70 and EPS-diluted-adjusted of $7.07. GM’s full-year net income, EBIT-adjusted, EBIT-adjusted margin and EPS measures are all records. 

GM’s fourth-quarter results include net income of $1.7 billion, net income margin of 5.2%, EPS-diluted of $1.16, EPS-diluted-adjusted of $1.35, EBIT-adjusted of $2.8 billion and EBIT-adjusted margin of 8.5%.  

The company expects full-year 2022 net income to be in a range of $9.4 billion - $10.8 billion and EBIT-adjusted to be in a range of $13.0 billion - $15.0 billion, assuming continued steady demand for new vehicles and no significant new economic or supply chain challenges.  

Results overview

 

Years Ended

 

($M) except where noted

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Change

Revenue

$ 127,004

$ 122,485

$ 4,519

Net income attributable to stockholders

$ 10,019

$ 6,427

$ 3,592

EBIT-adjusted

$ 14,295

$ 9,710

$ 4,585

Net income margin

7.9 %

5.2 %

2.7 ppts

EBIT-adjusted margin

11.3 %

7.9 %

3.4 ppts

Automotive operating cash flow

$ 9,693

$ 7,519

$ 2,174

Adjusted automotive free cash flow

$ 2,564

$ 2,610

$ (46)

EPS-diluted(a)

$ 6.70

$ 4.33

$ 2.37

EPS-diluted-adjusted(a)

$ 7.07

$ 4.90

$ 2.17

GMNA EBIT-adjusted

$ 10,318

$ 9,071

$ 1,247

GMNA EBIT-adjusted margin

10.2 %

9.4 %

0.8 ppts

GMI EBIT-adjusted

$ 827

$ (528)

$ 1,355

China equity income

$ 1,098

$ 512

$ 586

GM Financial EBT-adjusted

$ 5,036

$ 2,702

$ 2,334

__________

  1. EPS-diluted and EPS-diluted-adjusted include a $0.30 and $0.12 impact from revaluation on equity investments in the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. 
 

Three Months Ended

 

($M) except where noted

December 31, 2021

December 31, 2020

Change

Revenue

$ 33,584

$ 37,518

$ (3,934)

Net income attributable to stockholders

$ 1,741

$ 2,846

$ (1,105)

EBIT-adjusted

$ 2,839

$ 3,712

$ (873)

Net income margin

5.2 %

7.6 %

(2.4) ppts

EBIT-adjusted margin

8.5 %

9.9 %

(1.4) ppts

Automotive operating cash flow

$ 9,384

$ 5,243

$ 4,141

Adjusted automotive free cash flow

$ 6,403

$ 3,433

$ 2,970

EPS-diluted(a)

$ 1.16

$ 1.93

$ (0.77)

EPS-diluted-adjusted(a)

$ 1.35

$ 1.93

$ (0.58)

GMNA EBIT-adjusted

$ 2,165

$ 2,612

$ (447)

GMNA EBIT-adjusted margin

8.1 %

8.7 %

(0.6) ppts

GMI EBIT-adjusted

$ 275

$ 283

$ (8)

China equity income

$ 244

$ 248

$ (4)

GM Financial EBT-adjusted

$ 1,180

$ 1,039

$ 141

__________

  1. EPS-diluted and EPS-diluted-adjusted include a $0.02 and $0.26 impact from revaluation on equity investments in the three months ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. 

2022 guidance

  • Full-year EPS-diluted and EPS-diluted-adjusted of between $6.25 and $7.25
  • Full-year net income of between $9.4 billion and $10.8 billion, and EBIT-adjusted of between $13.0 billion and $15.0 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 5 p.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: 1-800-857-9821
  • International: +1-517-308-9481
  • Name of call: General Motors Q4 2021 Earnings Call

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, CadillacBaojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services, can be found at https://www.gm.com.

Background Information

General Motors

We envision a future of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future.

General Motors has been pushing the limits of transportation and technology for over 100 years. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution. And we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want.

As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality.

Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.

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