GM Reports Profits Far Exceeding Projections with 11% Increase in Revenue

From the opposite side of the Detroit River in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the headquarters of the General Motors Co. can be seen in Detroit, Michigan on January 11, 2019. This was captured in a photo by REUTERS/Rebecca Cook.

 CNN reports from New York -

 General Motors announced their first quarter results were far better than anticipated, and predicted that their full-year income would exceed expectations. However, they noted that car prices could start to dip from their current record-high levels.

 The US's biggest carmaker reported adjusted net income of $3.1 billion, or $2.21 per share, which was only a slight increase from the year before yet far exceeded the estimated $1.73 per share from Refinitiv-polled analysts.

 An eleven percent increase in income was observed in comparison to the same period one year prior, which resulted in a total of nearly $40 billion.

 The firm stated its assumption that earnings prior to taxes and interest would be in the range of $11 billion to $13 billion for the year. This is an increase of $500 million from the estimation given three months back.

 Mary Barra, Chief Executive Officer of GM, stated that the upwardly revised guidance was a result of "the positive performance of the company as well as the prospects that lie before us."

 High-priced options have been attractive to shoppers, which has been a boon for GM. Despite a slight dip, the cost of new vehicles is still at a near-record high.

 GM announced that the total amount of cars sold globally rose by 4%, reaching 864,000. Furthermore, the revenue per vehicle sold went up by 7%. Additionally, the average price of a car in North America that GM obtained from dealers was $45,500 during the quarter.

 However, the business cautioned that it anticipates those rates to begin to decrease.

 During a Tuesday call with analysts, CFO Paul Jacobson stated that they are planning to remain at a net-flat level for the year if some of the [price increase] is returned.

 GM has taken a $875 million charge in this quarter to account for the cost of job cuts, which amount to $2 billion annually. These cuts are part of the voluntary buyout offers previously announced, and a total of 5,000 salaried employees have accepted the offers. Despite the improved financial performance and outlook, the company is still looking to reduce costs.

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 It's no secret that purchasing a new car can be a costly affair; however, with careful consideration, the price tag can be kept to a minimum.

 A recent surge in the availability of inexpensive cars has been seen in the market. This is due to a combination of factors including increased production, better technology, and more competition. Additionally, the cost of cars has been reduced due to better fuel efficiency and improved safety features. This means that consumers can now take advantage of lower prices and enjoy the convenience of owning a car. Furthermore, this has allowed more people to have access to cars, leading to increased mobility and independence.

 The contract GM has with the United Auto Workers union, which was agreed upon in 2019 after a six-week long strike, is set to expire this fall. The new president of the union has declared their stance on the upcoming negotiations to be firm. Barra declined to comment when questioned on the matter during the call, but expressed her belief that a mutually-beneficial agreement can be reached.

 The speaker declared that they will not be negotiating through the media. Instead, they are concentrating on creating a good relationship with the new leadership, getting to know them, and understanding the difficulties the business is facing. Working together is the goal to find solutions and reach a successful outcome.

 Despite posting strong results and guidance, GM (GM) saw its shares decrease by around 3% during the morning trading session.

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