GM posts mixed Q3 results but upbeat full-year guidance, as tariff exposure improves

Core Insights - General Motors (GM) reported mixed third quarter earnings but improved its full-year profit outlook despite challenges from auto tariffs [1][2] Financial Performance - GM's full-year EBIT is now projected to be between $12.0 billion and $13.0 billion, up from a previous estimate of $10 billion to $12.5 billion [2] - Adjusted automotive free cash flow is expected to be between $10.0 billion and $11.0 billion, revised from $7.5 billion to $10 billion [2] - Adjusted diluted EPS is forecasted at $9.75 to $10.50, an increase from the prior range of $8.25 to $10.00 [2] - For Q3, GM reported net revenue of $44.735 billion, slightly below the estimated $45.18 billion, but adjusted EPS was $2.80, exceeding the expected $2.27 [4] Sales and Market Position - Q3 sales reached 710,347 units, an 8% increase year-over-year, making GM the top seller in the US with its best market share since 2017 [5] - The increase in sales was driven by gas-powered vehicles, particularly pickup trucks and full-size SUVs [5] Electric Vehicle (EV) Performance - GM's EV sales surged to a record 66,501 units in Q3, ahead of the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit [6] - However, a decline in EV sales is anticipated following the tax credit expiration [6] Tariff Exposure and Mitigation - GM's full-year tariff exposure is estimated to be between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion, with expectations that tariff mitigations will offset 35% of the costs [3][7] - The company plans to invest $4 billion to expand its US manufacturing capabilities to combat tariff effects [8]