This week's line-up of Q3 earnings releases moves beyond the Finance sector, with results from heavyweights like Netflix and Tesla on the schedule.
General Motors (GM) is targeting a return to 8-10% adjusted EBIT margin, with current margin depressed by tariffs and macro headwinds. GM has outperformed peers in sales growth, market share, and cost management, but near-term risks and uncertainty justify a hold rating. Tariffs and a weakening consumer pose ongoing risks, but GM's resilience, pricing power, and ICE strategy offer long-term upside potential.
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General Motors NYSE: GM announced on Oct. 14 that it will take a significant $1.6 billion charge in its third-quarter earnings report results, a move directly tied to a strategic realignment of its electric vehicle (EV) production plans. On the surface, a billion-dollar write-down often signals trouble, and the news caused initial hesitation among investors.
General Motors (GM) closed the most recent trading day at $57.03, moving +2.54% from the previous trading session.
GM announced a $1.6 billion third-quarter charge as it revamps its electric vehicle strategy following the end of federal EV tax credits under the Trump administration.
General Motors' electric vehicle plans aren't playing out as it had hoped.
General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) reported that it incurred $1.6 billion charge in the third quarter, driven primarily by underutilized electric vehicle (EV) production capacity and contract cancellations. Per a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the charge includes a $1.2 billion non-cash impairment tied to reduced use of EV production equipment and $400 million in cash costs from contract terminations and commercial settlements.
CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'Squawk Box' with the latest news from General Motors.
Automaker cites end of government-funded subsidies and regulatory mandates that fueled electric-vehicle growth.
General Motors said on Tuesday it will incur charges totaling $1.6 billion in the third quarter as it realigns its electric-vehicle capacity and manufacturing as a result of softer demand.
General Motors' third quarter results next week will include a $1.6 billion impact from its all-electric vehicle plans not playing out as planned. GM's EV charges comes more than a year after crosstown rival Ford Motor announced a $1.9 billion impact from changing its EV plans.