General Motors(NYSE) GM

General Motors makes trucks, cars, and SUVs for drivers around the world. The company helps people get where they need to go using traditional engines and battery power. It also provides loans to help customers buy their vehicles through a dedicated finance branch.

What General Motors Builds

• GM North America: Designs and builds vehicles under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; represents 86.8% of wholesale vehicle sales in 2025.
• GM International: Manages automotive operations across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and South America; accounts for 13.2% of wholesale vehicle sales in 2025.
• GM Financial: Provides retail lending, leasing, and commercial financing for dealers to stock inventory and improve facilities.
• Software and Services: Offers OnStar safety features, connected navigation, and Super Cruise, which is a hands-free driver assistance technology for compatible roads.

Recent Strategic Shifts

• Completed the acquisition of Cruise noncontrolling interests in February 2025 to combine autonomous technology efforts within the main business.
• Announced plans in 2025 to invest $4 billion in U.S. manufacturing plants located in Tennessee, Kansas, and Michigan.
• Committed nearly $1 billion to build a new generation of fuel-efficient V8 engines at a facility in New York.
• Partnered with LG Energy Solution through the Ultium Cells joint venture to produce battery cells in Ohio and Tennessee.

The GM Edge

General Motors maintains a network of 50 manufacturing and parts facilities across 19 U.S. states to support its massive scale. The company uses its high-margin internal combustion trucks and SUVs to fund the development of new electric vehicle platforms and software services.

By the Numbers

• Revenue reached $45.3 billion in Q4 2025, down 5.1% from the $47.7 billion reported in Q4 2024.
• Operating income fell to a loss of $3.6 billion in Q4 2025, down 339.6% year-over-year.
• Free cash flow hit $5.7 billion in Q4 2025, up 281.4% from a loss of $3.1 billion in Q4 2024.
• Net income was a loss of $3.3 billion in Q4 2025, down 11.8% from the $3.0 billion loss in Q4 2024.
• The company recorded $7.9 billion in charges during 2025 to realign its electric vehicle capacity with slowing consumer demand.

Bottom Line

General Motors is transitioning from a traditional automaker into a company focused on electric vehicles and software-integrated services. Its ability to leverage legacy truck profits while restructuring its global footprint defines its current business path.