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General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM)

Income Statement 
Quarterly Data

The income statement presents information on the financial results of a company business activities over a period of time. The income statement communicates how much revenue the company generated during a period and what cost it incurred in connection with generating that revenue.

General Motors Co., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
Automotive net sales and revenue 40,985 44,256 42,869 39,861 43,599 44,735 44,060 39,212 39,260 40,498 41,254 36,646 39,834 38,703 32,614 32,824 30,353 23,426 30,744 29,067
Automotive and other cost of sales (42,712) (41,936) (39,289) (35,191) (39,447) (39,007) (38,615) (33,996) (36,609) (35,842) (36,632) (32,247) (34,579) (33,699) (29,261) (29,353) (27,491) (20,672) (27,266) (25,115)
Automotive and other gross margin (1,727) 2,320 3,580 4,670 4,152 5,728 5,445 5,216 2,651 4,656 4,622 4,399 5,255 5,004 3,353 3,471 2,862 2,754 3,478 3,952
GM Financial net sales and revenue 4,301 4,335 4,253 4,159 4,104 4,021 3,909 3,802 3,719 3,633 3,493 3,339 3,275 3,185 3,145 3,155 3,231 3,353 3,423 3,407
GM Financial interest, operating and other expenses (3,694) (3,542) (3,567) (3,492) (3,405) (3,353) (3,109) (3,105) (3,061) (2,932) (2,768) (2,613) (2,527) (2,320) (2,089) (1,926) (2,095) (2,314) (1,894) (2,279)
Automotive and other selling, general and administrative expense (2,526) (2,037) (2,139) (1,985) (3,329) (2,745) (2,372) (2,175) (2,391) (2,344) (2,558) (2,547) (3,392) (2,477) (2,293) (2,504) (2,478) (2,148) (2,125) (1,803)
Operating income (3,646) 1,076 2,127 3,352 1,522 3,651 3,873 3,738 918 3,013 2,789 2,578 2,611 3,392 2,116 2,196 1,520 1,645 2,882 3,277
Automotive interest expense (168) (209) (198) (152) (215) (206) (206) (219) (222) (229) (226) (234) (268) (259) (234) (226) (227) (230) (243) (250)
Interest income and other non-operating income, net 384 475 366 310 501 394 60 301 315 453 358 410 23 597 295 517 658 800 784 799
Equity income (loss) (819) 77 80 62 (4,364) (122) (84) (105) 124 227 108 21 223 367 (45) 292 286 323 327 365
Income before income taxes (4,249) 1,419 2,375 3,572 (2,556) 3,717 3,643 3,715 1,135 3,464 3,029 2,775 2,589 4,097 2,132 2,779 2,237 2,538 3,750 4,191
Income tax (expense) benefit 989 (126) (481) (719) (319) (709) (766) (762) 858 (470) (522) (429) (582) (845) (490) 28 (471) (152) (971) (1,177)
Net income (3,260) 1,293 1,894 2,853 (2,875) 3,008 2,877 2,953 1,993 2,994 2,507 2,346 2,007 3,252 1,642 2,807 1,766 2,386 2,779 3,014
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (49) 34 1 (69) (86) 48 56 27 109 70 59 49 (9) 53 50 132 (25) 34 57 8
Net income attributable to stockholders (3,309) 1,327 1,895 2,784 (2,961) 3,056 2,933 2,980 2,102 3,064 2,566 2,395 1,998 3,305 1,692 2,939 1,741 2,420 2,836 3,022
Cumulative dividends on subsidiary preferred stock (34) (30) (30) 577 1,232 (27) (14) (10) (27) (26) (26) (26) (14) (27) (26) (952) (45) (45) (46) (46)
Net income attributable to common stockholders (3,343) 1,297 1,865 3,361 (1,729) 3,029 2,919 2,970 2,075 3,038 2,540 2,369 1,984 3,278 1,666 1,987 1,696 2,375 2,790 2,976

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).


The financial performance presented demonstrates considerable fluctuation over the observed period. Automotive net sales and revenue generally increased from 2021 through 2023, peaking in the second quarter of 2023, before exhibiting a decline in late 2023 and into 2024. A partial recovery is noted in the first half of 2024, followed by a further decline in the latter half of 2024 and the first half of 2025. Cost of sales generally tracked revenue increases, but with some divergence, particularly in later periods. Gross margin experienced significant volatility, with a notable decrease in the fourth quarter of 2023 and a substantial negative value in the fourth quarter of 2025.

GM Financial consistently contributed to net sales and revenue, with a gradual increase over the period. However, its associated expenses also rose, impacting overall profitability. Selling, general, and administrative expenses showed an increasing trend, particularly from 2021 to 2023, before stabilizing and then increasing again in 2024 and 2025.

Operating Income
Operating income mirrored the trends in net sales and revenue, peaking in the third quarter of 2022 and then declining. A significant drop in operating income is observed in the fourth quarter of 2023 and a substantial loss in the fourth quarter of 2024. A recovery is seen in the first half of 2025, but remains below prior levels.
Net Income
Net income followed a similar pattern to operating income, with fluctuations throughout the period. The fourth quarter of 2024 shows a substantial net loss, significantly impacting the overall financial results for that year. Net income attributable to common stockholders also reflects these trends, with a significant loss recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Interest and Equity Income
Interest income and other non-operating income provided a consistent, though fluctuating, positive contribution. Equity income (loss) was generally positive but experienced a significant loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, contributing to the overall net loss. Interest expense remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations.
Tax Impact
The income tax expense/benefit varied considerably, shifting from expense to benefit in several quarters. The benefit observed in the fourth quarter of 2023 partially offset the net loss, while the benefit in the fourth quarter of 2025 did not fully mitigate the substantial net loss.

Overall, the financial performance demonstrates a cyclical pattern with periods of growth followed by significant declines. The fourth quarter of 2024 and the fourth quarter of 2025 represent periods of substantial financial challenges, driven by a combination of factors including declining revenue, increased expenses, and significant losses related to equity investments. The volatility in gross margin and net income suggests sensitivity to external economic factors or internal operational changes.

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