Archive · 27 Jan 2026
GM Shares Surge 9% on Strong Q4 Profits, 2026 Outlook
General Motors, a big car company, made a lot of money in the last three months of 2025.
Their stock price went up by almost 10% because they did better than people expected.
They sold a lot of big trucks and SUVs, which are very profitable.
For 2026, they think they will make even more money, but they have some costs to deal with, like higher prices for materials and some taxes.
The boss of GM said they did a good job reducing their risks and costs.
Overall, things are looking good for GM.
General Motors reported a 13% increase in fourth-quarter operating profit to $2.84 billion, beating market expectations.
Shares of GM rose 9.19% to $86.73 following the strong earnings report.
GM projects 2026 annual adjusted operating income between $13 billion and $15 billion, despite anticipated cost increases.
The company's net income for the fourth quarter was impacted by a $6 billion write-down related to electric vehicle scale-back.
GM's profitable models, such as the Chevrolet Silverado and Cadillac Escalade, saw high sales volumes.
- Who
- General Motors Co.
- What
- Reported strong fourth-quarter profits for 2025 and projected increased income for 2026.
- When
- Fourth-quarter ending December 31, 2025.
- Where
- Detroit, Michigan, USA.
- Why
- Due to a robust market for trucks and SUVs in North America, and successful tariff mitigation strategies.
- Stock Price Increase
- 9.19%
- Fourth-Quarter Operating Profit
- $2.84 billion
- Earnings per Share
- $2.51
- 2026 Projected Operating Income
- $13 billion to $15 billion
- Fourth-Quarter Sales
- $45.3 billion
- Average Sales Price in 2025
- $52,000
- Tariff-Related Costs for 2026
- $3 billion to $4 billion