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GM Beats Q2, Raises Guidance, Announces $830 M Plant Investment

7/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

General Motors reported Q2 earnings before interest and taxes of $3.9 billion, beating the $3.20 billion estimate.
Net income fell 31% to $1.31 billion after a $2.3 billion EV-related special charge.
GM raised its full-year EBIT guidance to $14-$16 billion and EPS guidance to $12-$14.
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per share payable Sept 17.
GM announced an $830 million investment in Michigan and Ohio plants to expand gasoline-powered pickups and SUVs.

History

Historical Context

After the 2008-09 credit crunch drove General Motors into Chapter 11, the Obama administration’s Treasury poured $49.5 billion into the company and the United Auto Workers accepted wage concessions, while GM shed brands such as Hummer and Pontiac. The bailout’s restructuring forced a focus on diversified product lines, paving the way for today’s $830 million gasoline-vehicle spend and $2.3 billion electric-charging rollout.

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Story summary

General Motors reported Q2 earnings before interest and taxes of $3.9 billion, beating the $3.20 billion estimate.
Net income fell 31% to $1.31 billion after a $2.3 billion EV-related special charge.
GM raised its full-year EBIT guidance to $14-$16 billion and EPS guidance to $12-$14.
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of 18 cents per share payable Sept 17.
GM announced an $830 million investment in Michigan and Ohio plants to expand gasoline-powered pickups and SUVs.

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