Tue Oct 21 11:00:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
General Motors (GM) has revised its 2025 financial outlook upwards after exceeding earnings projections for the third quarter, driven by a strong vehicle portfolio and operational efficiency. Despite a slight revenue decrease compared to the previous year, the company anticipates higher adjusted earnings, earnings per share (EPS), and automotive free cash flow. GM also expects a reduced impact from tariffs and expressed gratitude to President Trump for recent tariff updates. However, the company’s net income attributable to stockholders has significantly decreased due to special charges related to its EV strategy pullback. While still committed to electric vehicles, GM acknowledges the need for structural changes to reduce production costs. Shares of GM jumped significantly in premarket trading following the announcement.
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GM Shares Soar as Automaker Raises 2025 Guidance After Strong Q3 Earnings
DETROIT – General Motors (GM) is projecting a brighter financial future, raising its 2025 guidance on Tuesday following a third quarter that surpassed Wall Street’s earnings expectations. The news sent GM shares soaring in premarket trading, up over 9% after closing Monday at $58 per share.
The automaker’s Q3 revenue of $48.59 billion was slightly lower than the $48.76 billion reported in the same period last year. However, GM’s updated outlook signals strong performance heading into the fourth quarter. The company now anticipates adjusted earnings before interest and taxes of $12 billion to $13 billion, or $9.75 to $10.50 adjusted EPS, significantly improved from its previous forecast of $10 billion to $12.5 billion. Adjusted automotive free cash flow is also projected to be higher, between $10 billion and $11 billion.
“Thanks to the collective efforts of our team, and our compelling vehicle portfolio, GM delivered another very good quarter of earnings and free cash flow,” said GM CEO Mary Barra in a shareholder letter. “Based on our performance, we are raising our full-year guidance, underscoring our confidence in the company’s trajectory.”
GM has also reduced its expected impact from tariffs this year, now estimating it to be between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion, down from a previous projection of $4 billion to $5 billion. Barra thanked President Trump for recent tariff updates, including levies on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and parts.
However, the company’s adjusted results do not include $1.6 billion in special charges related to a scaled-back EV strategy, which led to a 57% drop in net income attributable to stockholders compared to the third quarter of 2024. CFO Paul Jacobson acknowledged that achieving profitability with EVs will take longer than initially anticipated, requiring structural changes to reduce production costs.
Despite the challenges in the EV sector, GM remains committed to its electric vehicle portfolio. Shares of GM are up approximately 9% so far this year.
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