GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE) — financial distillation
Annual history (10-K)
Quarterly history (10-Q)
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In brief, from the full filed history
- Revenue contracted from $172.49B (period ending 2007-12-31) to $45.85B (period ending 2025-12-31) — a -7.1% annual pace across 18 year(s) of filed history.
- Net margin expanded from 12.9% to 19.0% over that same span.
- Across 55 tracked quarters, the strongest was $47.23B (quarter ending 2008-09-30) and the weakest was $9.09B (quarter ending 2024-06-30).
Annual — most recent 10-K
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.88B | 2024-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-25-000015 |
| Gross profit | $7.03B | 2016-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-17-000010 |
| Operating income | $22.89B | 2012-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-13-000036 |
| Net income | $8.70B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-26-000008 |
| Diluted EPS | $8.14 | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-26-000008 |
| Total assets | $130.17B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-26-000008 |
| Total liabilities | $111.27B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-26-000008 |
| Cash & equivalents | $43.30B | 2017-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-18-000014 |
| Operating cash flow | $8.54B | 2025-12-31 | 10-K | 0000040545-26-000008 |
Quarterly — most recent 10-Q
| Line | Value | Period ends | Form | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $25.34B | 2019-03-31 | 10-Q | 0000040545-19-000024 |
| Operating income | $5.87B | 2014-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000040545-14-000034 |
| Net income | $2.37B | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000040545-26-000049 |
| Diluted EPS | $2.26 | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000040545-26-000049 |
| Total assets | $127.67B | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000040545-26-000049 |
| Total liabilities | $109.81B | 2026-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000040545-26-000049 |
| Cash & equivalents | $74.30B | 2012-06-30 | 10-Q | 0000040545-12-000071 |
| Operating cash flow | $1.82B | 2026-03-31 | 10-Q | 0000040545-26-000027 |
Reading
The figures above are taken directly from filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The reading below was generated by a local language model from only those figures; it introduces no numbers of its own. It is not investment advice.
General Electric Co (GE) operates across diverse industrial sectors, as evidenced by its substantial revenue scale, which peaked at $172.49 billion in 2007 and contracted to $45.85 billion by the end of 2025, reflecting a -7.1% annual decline over an 18-year period. This multi-year trajectory underscores a significant transformation in the company’s business mix and scale. Notably, despite revenue contraction, GE managed to expand its net margin from 12.9% to 19.0%, indicating improved profitability relative to sales over the same span.
In examining the financial health, GE maintained a robust asset position, with total assets amounting to $130.17 billion at the end of 2025, albeit accompanied by substantial liabilities of $111.27 billion. The company’s cash and equivalents fluctuated over time but reached a high of $74.30 billion in 2012. Operating cash flow remained positive, reaching $8.54 billion at the end of 2025, signaling ongoing operational liquidity.
For future scrutiny, investors should monitor GE’s ability to sustain profitability amidst declining revenues and its management of liabilities relative to assets. Additionally, tracking quarterly fluctuations in revenue, particularly the lowest point at $9.09 billion in Q2 2024, will be crucial for assessing short-term resilience and potential recovery trends. The next filing should provide insights into whether GE can stabilize its revenue base and continue to enhance margins despite ongoing challenges.
Source: SEC EDGAR company facts for CIK 0000040545 · filings index