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General Motors Company(GM)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
GM•NYSE
$76.03
23.3× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutGeneral Motors Company designs, builds, and sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts and accessories in North America, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, South America, the United States, and China. The company operates through GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial segments. It markets its vehicles primarily under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Baojun, and Wuling brand names. The company also sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and purpose-built vehicles to dealers for consumer retail sales, as well as to fleet customers, including daily rental car companies, commercial fleet customers, leasing companies, and governments. In addition, it offers safety and security services for retail and fleet customers, including automatic crash response, emergency services, roadside assistance, crisis assist, stolen vehicle assistance, and turn-by-turn navigation; and connected services comprising mobile applications for owners to remotely control their vehicles and electric vehicle owners to locate charging stations, on-demand vehicle diagnostics, smart driver, marketplace in-vehicle commerce, in-vehicle voice, voice assistant, navigation and app ecosystem, connected navigation, SiriusXM with 360L, and 4G LTE wireless connectivity, as well as develops and commercializes autonomous vehicle technology. Further, the company provides automotive financing and insurance services; and software-enabled services and subscriptions. General Motors Company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.Show more
- Revenue$185.02B-1.3%
- EBITDA$17.5B-30.5%
- Net Income$2.7B-55.1%
- EPS (Diluted)3.27-48.7%
- Gross Margin10.86%-37.6%
- EBITDA Margin9.46%-29.6%
- Operating Margin1.57%-76.9%
- Net Margin1.46%-54.5%
- ROE4.19%-53.3%
GM Price & Volume
General Motors Company (GM) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Revenue Contraction Strains Operational Margin Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative: The company's structural vulnerability is underscored by a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 30.01 as of 2026Q1
Growth:Decelerating
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical Margin Compression
Key Thesis Takeaways
- General Motors faces a challenging transition as it balances heavy capital expenditures, which reached $5.1 billion in 2025Q4, against a backdrop of decelerating top-line growth that shifted to a 0.9% contraction by 2026Q1.
- The company's reliance on debt, evidenced by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.97, combined with volatile earnings, suggests that long-term value creation remains highly sensitive to automotive market cycles.
- Investors should monitor whether the firm can sustain its aggressive capital return programs, such as the $4.7 billion buyback in 2024Q4, while navigating structural margin volatility that saw gross margins swing from 13.7% to -2.5% within two years.
Verdict Logic
which suggests that current earnings power may be insufficient to support long-term capital requirements.
GM Growth Metrics
General Motors Company (GM) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years1.96%
5 Years8.6%
3 Years5.69%
TTM-2.03%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-12%
5 Years-15.94%
3 Years-35.25%
TTM-56.3%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-5.75%
5 Years-5.46%
3 Years-18.9%
TTM-64.49%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.08%
5 Years5.13%
3 Years4.64%
Last Year1.57%
GM Recent Earnings
General Motors Company (GM) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 12/12 qtrs (100%)●Beat Revenue 11/12 qtrs (92%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$3.70+41.8%
$2.61
Rev
$43.6B+0.3%
$43.5B
Q1 2026
Jan 27, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.51+11.1%
$2.26
Rev
$45.3B-1.8%
$46.1B
Q4 2025
Oct 21, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.80+22.3%
$2.29
Rev
$48.6B+7.9%
$45.0B
Q3 2025
Jul 22, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.53+8.1%
$2.34
Rev
$47.1B+2.4%
$46.0B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $3.70vs $2.61+41.8% | $43.6Bvs $43.5B+0.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 | $2.51vs $2.26+11.1% | $45.3Bvs $46.1B-1.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $2.80vs $2.29+22.3% | $48.6Bvs $45.0B+7.9% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $2.53vs $2.34+8.1% | $47.1Bvs $46.0B+2.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest GM News
Recent stock market news and headlines for General Motors Company (GM)
GlobeNewsWire·2 days ago
Dassault Systèmes: declaration of the number of outstanding shares and voting rights as of June 30, 2026Press Release VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France — July 6, 2026 Declaration of the number of outstanding shares and voting rights as of June 30, 2026 Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today announced below the total number of its outstanding shares and voting rights as of June 30, 2026, according to articles 223-16 and 221-3 of the General Regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers. Number of outstanding shares: 1,342,858,860 Number of voting rights*: 2,018,830,649 *The total number of voting rights is calculated on the basis of the total number of outstanding shares, even if the voting rights attached thereto are suspended, pursuant to Article 223-11 of the General Regulation of the Autorité des marchés financiers relating to the method for calculating the percentages of holdings in shares and in voting rights.
The Motley Fool·3 days ago
General Motors vs. Lucid: Which Automotive Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?General Motors remains a highly profitable legacy automaker with deep manufacturing scale and a growing battery technology partnership. Lucid Group offers a high-growth luxury electric vehicle proposition backed by a significant government purchase agreement from Saudi Arabia.
PRNewsWire·4 days ago
Did General Motors Company Insiders Breach their Fiduciary Duties to Shareholders?Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. We would handle any matter on a contingent fee basis, whereby you would not be responsible for out-of-pocket payment of our legal fees or expenses.
Zacks Investment Research·4 days ago
General Motors (GM) May Find a Bottom Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock NowAfter losing some value lately, a hammer chart pattern has been formed for General Motors (GM), indicating that the stock has found support. This, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could lead to a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for General Motors Company (GM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $76.03 | $68.55B | 23.25 | -1.29% | 1.46% | 4.19% | 0.89% | |
| $13.57 | $53.18B | -6.59 | 1.23% | -3.22% | -14.71% | — | |
| $5.81 | $16.83B | -0.66 | 14.93% | -0.42% | -1.81% | — | |
| $179.43 | $233.86B | 9.28 | 11.88% | 7.6% | 9.92% | — | |
| $28.50 | $36.98B | -13.68 | 6.56% | -1.99% | -3.51% | — | |
| $402.90 | $1.51T | 373.06 | -2.93% | 3.96% | 4.75% | — |
Compare GM vs Peers
General Motors Company (GM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
GM SEC Filings & Documents
General Motors Company (GM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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Jun 4, 2026·SEC
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May 26, 2026·SEC
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GM Frequently Asked Questions
General Motors Company (GM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is General Motors Company's revenue?
General Motors Company (GM) reported $184.62B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 24% increase from $148.78B in 2008.
How fast is General Motors Company growing?
General Motors Company (GM) saw revenue decline by 1.3% over the past year.
Is GM profitable?
Yes, General Motors Company (GM) is profitable, generating $2.54B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.5% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does GM pay dividends?
Yes, General Motors Company (GM) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.89%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is GM's return on equity?
General Motors Company (GM) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.2%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is General Motors Company's free cash flow?
General Motors Company (GM) generated $12.48B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.