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GM Raises 2026 Outlook on Strong Truck and SUV Sales
7/22/2026, 2:11:52 AM
Quarterly Results and Guidance Update
On July 21, General Motors Co. reported second-quarter 2026 results for the period April – June. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) reached $3.9 billion, up roughly 30 % from a year earlier, while revenue was $48.03 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $3.57, beating the consensus estimate of $3.20.
Based on the performance, GM lifted its full-year adjusted EBIT guidance to $14 billion–$16 billion, and adjusted EPS guidance to $12–$14. Automotive free-cash-flow guidance was raised to $9.5 billion–$11.5 billion.
Background & Context
Earlier in 2026 GM had already raised its outlook after a Supreme Court ruling restored tariff refunds. The company has been scaling back its electric-vehicle (EV) program, recording $2.3 billion in EV-related charges for the quarter and a cumulative $11 billion in write-downs since the second half of 2025. CFO Paul Jacobson said the EV-related cash charges are now largely complete.
Data & Statistics
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBIT (Q2) | $3.9 billion | GM |
| Revenue (Q2) | $48.03 billion | GM |
| Net income (Q2) | $1.3 billion | GM |
| Adjusted EPS (Q2) | $3.57 | GM |
| Avg. transaction price (U.S.) | $52,000 per vehicle | GM |
| U.S. vehicle sales (Q2) | 714,896 units, down 4.2 % YoY | GM |
| Full-year adjusted EBIT guidance | $14 billion-$16 billion | GM |
| Full-year adjusted EPS guidance | $12-$14 | GM |
| Share buyback (Q2) | $2 billion, 24.9 million shares retired | GM |
| Quarterly dividend | $0.18 per share, payable later this month | GM |
| Defense-segment revenue (2026) | ?$700 million, projected 30 % annual growth | GM |
| EV market share (U.S.) | 13.5 %-14 % (second to Tesla) | GM |
Official Statements & Responses
Chief Executive Mary Barra emphasized that “customer demand in North America remains strong driven by our very attractive lineup of pickups and SUVs.” CFO Paul Jacobson added that higher gasoline prices have not materially affected sales of full-size trucks and SUVs.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We expect these trends will continue to strengthen our performance into 2027 and beyond because we have multiple engines of margin expansion and growth while maintaining our capital discipline,” — Mary Barra, CEO
- “These results are very consistent with what we've been doing for the last several years,” — Paul Jacobson, CFO
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ slightly on several quantitative points:
- Net income is reported as $1.3 billion in most outlets, while one source lists $1.31 billion.
- Adjusted EBIT is given as $3.9 billion by most reports, but one article cites $3.94 billion.
- Revenue is cited as $48.03 billion in most filings; another source rounds to $48 billion.
These variations reflect rounding differences rather than substantive disagreement.
What’s Next
GM plans to begin U.S. production of the Chevrolet Equinox and Blazer in 2027 and to launch next-generation Silverado and Sierra pickups in December. The defense segment is expected to generate close to $700 million this year, with a projected 30 % annual growth rate. The company will distribute a $0.18 per-share dividend later this month and has already repurchased $2 billion of stock in the quarter ended June 30.
Overall, GM’s 2026 outlook hinges on continued strength in its truck and SUV lineup, tariff offsets, and the completion of EV-related restructuring.
