General Motors Reports Q4 EPS of $2.51, Exceeding Wall Street Estimates

Automaker posts quarterly earnings above expectations, though revenue of $45.29 billion falls short of forecasts.

Summary

General Motors reported fourth-quarter earnings per share (EPS) of $2.51, surpassing analyst expectations of $2.24. Revenue totaled $45.29 billion, slightly below the estimated $45.88 billion. The results highlight GM’s resilient profitability amid mixed revenue performance.

Terms & Concepts
  • EPS (Earnings Per Share): A financial metric representing the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock.
  • Revenue: The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services related to the company's primary operations.
  • Earnings Report: A quarterly or annual statement that publicly traded companies issue to disclose financial performance results to investors and regulators.