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Why General Motors Stock Is Sinking After Its Earnings Beat


Published on 2025-01-28 10:41:12 - Kiplinger
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  • General Motors stock is moving sharply lower Tuesday even after the automaker reported a fourth-quarter earnings beat. Here's what you need to know.

General Motors (GM) experienced a significant drop in its stock price despite reporting better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter. The company's earnings per share were $2.21, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.64, and its revenue reached $39.99 billion, exceeding expectations of $38.67 billion. However, several factors contributed to the stock's decline. Firstly, GM provided a cautious outlook for the full year, projecting a lower adjusted EPS of $8.50 to $9.50, which was below the $9.01 expected by analysts. Additionally, the company forecasted a slight decrease in U.S. auto sales for 2023, predicting 15 million units compared to 15.4 million in 2022. Moreover, GM announced plans to cut costs by $2 billion over the next two years, signaling potential economic concerns. These factors, combined with broader market concerns about economic slowdown and high interest rates affecting auto sales, led investors to sell off GM stock, overshadowing the positive earnings report.

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