General Electric Co Earnings: Orders growth of 46% in Q4 indicates strong demand
GE Financial Analysis
Analysis Date: 1/27/2025
Business Model
GE Aerospace generates revenue primarily through commercial engines & services (CES) and defense & propulsion technologies (DPT)
Revenue Sources
- Commercial Engines & Services (CES) - 74% of total revenue
- Defense & Propulsion Technologies (DPT) - 26% of total revenue
Revenue Distribution by Channel
- Services Revenue: $24.8B (71% of total revenue)
- Equipment Revenue: $10.3B (29% of total revenue)
Income Statement Analysis
- Revenue grew 14% year-over-year in Q4 2024
- Operating profit increased 49% with margin expansion of 450 basis points
- Strong services growth with 12% increase in Q4
Balance Sheet Analysis
- Strong liquidity position with $13.6B in cash
- Total assets decreased mainly due to discontinued operations
Cash Flow Analysis
- Strong FCF growth of 21% in Q4 2024
- Full year FCF increased 28% to $6.1B
Capital Allocation
Returned over $6B to shareholders in 2024, announced $7B share repurchase plan for 2025 and 30% dividend increase
Management Commentary
Strong finish to 2024 with Q4 orders up 46%
Expect double-digit revenue and EPS growth in 2025
Supply chain improvements with priority suppliers meeting >90% of committed volume
Overall Sentiment: Very positive with strong execution and outlook for 2025
Recommendation
Rating: Buy
Reason for Rating: Strong operational execution, improving margins and robust growth outlook
Disclaimer: This analysis is based on company filings and public information. It is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Generated on: 1/27/2025, 11:24:42 AM