General Motors (NYSE: GM) released its first quarter 2025 financial results revealing steady revenue growth accompanied by some contraction in profitability metrics. This blog post delivers a comprehensive authoritative analysis of the key financial highlights, relevant quantitative statistics, and contextual insights tied to GM’s ongoing corporate strategy and economic environment.
The automaker reported a total revenue of \(44.0 billion for Q1 2025, marking a 2.3% increase or \)1.006 billion growth compared to \(43.0 billion in Q1 2024. GM's net income attributable to stockholders was \)2.784 billion, a decline of 6.6% year-over-year from \(2.980 billion. Adjusted EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) saw a sharper decline of 9.8%, registering \)3.490 billion against $3.871 billion in the previous year.
Net income margin decreased by 0.6 percentage points to 6.3% from 6.9% in Q1 2024.
Adjusted EBIT margin contracted by 1.1 percentage points to 7.9% from 9.0%.
Automotive operating cash flow dropped by 33.2% to $2.404 billion.
Adjusted automotive free cash flow decreased 25.6% to $811 million.
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) surged by 30.9% to $3.35, driven primarily by a reduction in shares outstanding.
GM North America segment EBIT-adjusted fell 14.4% to $3.286 billion.
GM International segment EBIT-adjusted improved to \(30 million from a loss of \)10 million.
Cruise segment continued its adjustment with a negative EBIT-adjusted of $273 million.
GM Financial EBIT-adjusted declined 7.1% to $685 million.
GM’s focus on transitioning to electric vehicles is reflected in strategic actions including a Buick dealer network restructure and investments in EV battery joint ventures (Ultium Cells Holdings LLC).
GM’s vehicle sales increased modestly from 895,000 units in Q1 2024 to 912,000 units in Q1 2025 globally.
Market share in North America rose to 16.5% from 15.0%, led by strong truck and crossover sales.
In China, GM held a stable market share around 7.6% despite geopolitical challenges.
While GM’s revenue growth affirms resilience, profitability pressures arise amid rising costs, trade policy uncertainties, and investments in future technologies. The company has deferred guidance updates pending tariff developments, highlighting economic and geopolitical risks.
GM’s first quarter results underscore a mixed financial performance with revenue growth tempered by margin compression and cash flow challenges. Strategic investments in EV technologies and operational discipline remain critical to navigating an evolving automotive industry landscape marked by government policy shifts, technological disruption, and competitive intensity.
Access the full 8-K report details here: GM 2025 Q1 8-K Report
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This data is based on the financial statements ending March 31, 2025, with comparisons to the prior year’s quarter to provide a thorough and well-rounded view of GM’s current context and outlook.