We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience.
This includes personalizing content and advertising.
By pressing "Accept All" or closing out of this banner, you consent to the use of all cookies and similar technologies and the sharing of information they collect with third parties.
You can reject marketing cookies by pressing "Deny Optional," but we still use essential, performance, and functional cookies.
In addition, whether you "Accept All," Deny Optional," click the X or otherwise continue to use the site, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, revised from time to time.
You are being directed to ZacksTrade, a division of LBMZ Securities and licensed broker-dealer. ZacksTrade and Zacks.com are separate companies. The web link between the two companies is not a solicitation or offer to invest in a particular security or type of security. ZacksTrade does not endorse or adopt any particular investment strategy, any analyst opinion/rating/report or any approach to evaluating individual securities.
If you wish to go to ZacksTrade, click OK. If you do not, click Cancel.
General Motors (GM) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
Read MoreHide Full Article
General Motors (GM - Free Report) closed at $82.18 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.17% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.62% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.99%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.65%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the an automotive manufacturer had gained 9.83% outpaced the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 1.07% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.59%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of General Motors in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on January 27, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $2.21, marking a 15.1% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $44.67 billion, down 6.37% from the prior-year quarter.
GM's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $10.32 per share and revenue of $184.48 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -2.64% and 0%, respectively.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for General Motors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.21% increase. General Motors is holding a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) right now.
In the context of valuation, General Motors is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 7.14. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.05.
Investors should also note that GM has a PEG ratio of 0.67 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Automotive - Domestic industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.98.
The Automotive - Domestic industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 99, this industry ranks in the top 41% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
See More Zacks Research for These Tickers
Normally $25 each - click below to receive one report FREE:
Image: Bigstock
General Motors (GM) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
General Motors (GM - Free Report) closed at $82.18 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.17% move from the prior day. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.62% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.99%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.65%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the an automotive manufacturer had gained 9.83% outpaced the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's gain of 1.07% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.59%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of General Motors in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on January 27, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $2.21, marking a 15.1% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $44.67 billion, down 6.37% from the prior-year quarter.
GM's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $10.32 per share and revenue of $184.48 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -2.64% and 0%, respectively.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for General Motors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Therefore, positive revisions in estimates convey analysts' confidence in the business performance and profit potential.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 1.21% increase. General Motors is holding a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) right now.
In the context of valuation, General Motors is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 7.14. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 13.05.
Investors should also note that GM has a PEG ratio of 0.67 right now. This popular metric is similar to the widely-known P/E ratio, with the difference being that the PEG ratio also takes into account the company's expected earnings growth rate. As the market closed yesterday, the Automotive - Domestic industry was having an average PEG ratio of 1.98.
The Automotive - Domestic industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 99, this industry ranks in the top 41% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.