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GM Faces 7.7% Revenue Drop Ahead of Q3 Earnings

10/21/2025

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Summary

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General Motors (GM) will report Q3 2025 earnings on October 21, 2025.
Analysts expect GM revenue to fall 7.7% year over year to $45.02 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.33.
This follows a quarter where GM beat revenue but missed EBITDA.
Tariffs, inflation, and changes in electric-vehicle production weigh on GM as S&P 500 Q3 earnings reach a record $592.5 billion, with 86.2% of companies beating EPS estimates.

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Historical Context

In 2008, the U.S. government intervened with a $50 billion bailout for General Motors (GM) during the financial crisis, enabling the company to restructure and pivot towards fuel-efficient and electric vehicles. Today, GM faces challenges from tariffs and inflation, with projected Q3 2025 revenue declining by 7.7% to $45.02 billion, highlighting the ongoing evolution in the automotive industry.

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Story summary

General Motors (GM) will report Q3 2025 earnings on October 21, 2025.
Analysts expect GM revenue to fall 7.7% year over year to $45.02 billion, with earnings per share (EPS) of $2.33.
This follows a quarter where GM beat revenue but missed EBITDA.
Tariffs, inflation, and changes in electric-vehicle production weigh on GM as S&P 500 Q3 earnings reach a record $592.5 billion, with 86.2% of companies beating EPS estimates.

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