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| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $127,144 | $136,341 | $158,057 | $176,191 | $184,992 |
| Gross Profit | $14,392 | $21,690 | $23,660 | $25,641 | $26,558 |
| Operating Income | -$4,408 | $4,523 | $6,276 | $5,458 | $5,219 |
| Net Income | -$1,276 | $17,937 | -$1,981 | $4,347 | $5,879 |
Over the past five years, Ford Motor Co. has demonstrated a generally upward revenue trend, growing from approximately $127 billion in 2020 to nearly $185 billion in 2024. This steady increase in revenue, which averaged an annual growth rate of roughly 8%, has been accompanied by a consistent rise in gross profit from $14.4 billion in 2020 to $26.6 billion in 2024. The notable improvement between 2020 and 2021—where gross profit increased by over 50%—suggests that Ford was able to leverage operational improvements or favorable market conditions during that period. Yet, while revenue and gross profit continued to climb, operating income and net income presented a more mixed picture. In 2020, Ford’s operating income was in negative territory, recording a loss of $4.4 billion, but it rebounded significantly to a positive $4.5 billion in 2021, marking a dramatic swing of over 200% in turnaround performance. However, net income exhibited volatility: a loss of $1.3 billion in 2020 shifted to a strong gain of $17.9 billion in 2021, then unexpectedly dipped back to a loss of $2.0 billion in 2022 before recovering to $4.3 billion and $5.9 billion in 2023 and 2024, respectively. The significant year-over-year swings, particularly the net income reversal from 2021 to 2022 (exceeding a 100% change), could indicate the impact of one-off items, market uncertainties, or operational challenges during that period. Overall, while Ford’s revenue and gross profit growth are promising, the fluctuations in operating and net income emphasize a need for continued focus on managing costs and operational efficiencies to ensure long-term financial health and sustainability.
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