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GM Posts 2025 Net of $12.7B on $185B Revenue

Posted on 27 January 2026 by Ken Zino

General Motors (NYSE: GM) today reported full-year 2025 net income attributable to stockholders of $2.7 billion and EBIT-adjusted of $12.7 billion. Fourth-quarter 2025 net income attributable to stockholders was a loss of $3.3 billion, EBIT-adjusted was $2.8 billion. The GM Board announced a dividend at 20% higher quarterly rate, and approved new $6 billion share repurchase authorization.

“We expect the U.S. new vehicle market will continue to be resilient, and with our compelling vehicles, technology-driven services, and operating discipline, 2026 should be an even better year for GM. We expect our full year EBIT-adjusted margins in North America will be back in the 8-10% margin range,” said Mary Barra GM CEO and Chair. Continue reading →

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General Motors Q3 2024 Earnings Up. Guidance Raised Again

Posted on 22 October 2024 by Ken Zino

General Motors (NYSE: GM) today posted flat Q3 net earnings ($3.1 billion), but with pretax earnings up ~16%. GM’s adjusted earnings before interest and taxes were $4.1 billion in the quarter. Global revenue ~11% to $48.8 billion. North American pretax earnings rose 13% to ~$4 billion. Moreover, GM raised its earnings guidance for the third straight time this year. GM’s 2024 financial guidance includes anticipated capital spending of $10.5 billion – $11.5 billion, inclusive of investments in the company’s battery cell manufacturing joint ventures.

“In the third quarter, we grew U.S. retail market share with above-average pricing, well-managed inventories and below-average incentives. In China, sales improved from the second quarter, and dealer inventory fell sharply. In addition, we remain on track to reach our 2024 EV production and profitability targets,” said Mary Barra, GM Chair and CEO. Continue reading →

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GM Projects Strong Earnings, Improved Cash Flow in 2019

Posted on 12 January 2019 by Ken Zino

In 2019, despite a diminishing car market, GM expects the overall U.S. market to remain strong, projecting total industry sales in the low 17-million range. The company will benefit from a full year of volume from GM’s all-new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty full-size pickups. The trucks have contributed to retail market share growth in the light- duty pickup segment every month since August, with average transaction prices that have surpassed those of key competitors. Continue reading →

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GM Earnings Flat at $1.4 Billion in Booming Market

Posted on 21 October 2015 by Ken Zino

However, past management decisions, positions in offshore markets, the failed attempt to take Chevrolet global and currency fluctuations continued to hurt shareholders. In total special items of $1.1 billion negatively affected the operating performance. Continue reading →

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GM and GM Financial Now Investment Grade at Fitch

Posted on 18 June 2015 by Ken Zino

GM earnings have been pommeled during the last several years because of billions in charges taken for safety recalls. Moreover GM still potentially faces billions in charges for the legal liability and government fines in the ignition switch cover-up, including possible criminal charges from the Department of Justice. Continue reading →

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GM Earns $1.2 Billion in Q2 or 75 Cents a Share

Posted on 25 July 2013 by Ken Zino

With the exception of China where most vehicle buyers are new, GM brands continue to face strong competition. Even though GM continues to receive quality awards and strongly positive reviews on new products, and has once again become competitive in the leasing market, it is having a tough time stealing buyers from competitors. Part of this is due to its damaged reputation; part is the strength of facing products with strong customer loyally. Continue reading →

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GM Q3 Earnings of $1.7 Billion, Most from North America

Posted on 9 November 2011 by Ken Zino

Virtually all of the Q3 earnings came from North America – $2.2 billion, where Japanese competitors were largely out of the market during the period because of the Japan earthquake, which allowed GM to increase prices. GM Europe lost money; GM South America broke even; and International Operations – home of the booming China market – made $400 million. Continue reading →

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GM CEO Akerson Buys Another 10,000 Shares at $25.05

Posted on 10 August 2011 by Ken Zino

Akerson vowed this week that there was plenty of upside in GM stock given its new structure and emphasis on managing costs. On a cost cutting side, one program with great promise involves vehicle architectures. Akerson said “We need to simplify.” The company said that by 2018 it plans to cut that number to 14 from the 30 currently use.

Skeptics, and there are many, say show us the earnings per share and start paying dividends. Well, at least Akerson is putting his money where his promises are, so to speak. Continue reading →

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GM Stock Below $25 down from $39 High as Conference Opens

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Ken Zino

During the program, senior leaders reviewed GM’s progress and outline plans for further improvement. In a sense GM is playing a “beat the reaper” game – can GM increase share and sales of less profitable small cars such as the Chevrolet Sonic, which is just entering production, at a greater rate than the drop off in truck sales and larger per unit profits in North America, while growing in Eastern Europe, South America and Asia? Continue reading →

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General Motors Posts Q2 Earnings of $2.5 Billion. Most in N.A.

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Ken Zino

Virtually all of GM’s earnings – $2.2B – came from North America, a worrisome development for the most international of the Detroit 3, whose largest markets are China, followed by the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Italy.

Earnings were helped by booking revenue from pickup trucks shipped to North American dealers. GM built 516,000 light trucks in Q2, up 14% from a year earlier. Passenger car production increased 10% to 308,000. GM dealers currently have 209,000 pickups in stock – the equivalent of a 115 days supply in an industry that considers 60 days normal. Continue reading →

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