GM(US:GM)2025-10-21 13:32Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company EBIT-adjusted was $3.4 billion, down $700 million year-over-year, impacted by a gross tariff of $1.1 billion [17][18] - Adjusted automotive free cash flow was $4.2 billion, aided by $300 million in cash tariff offset reimbursements [18] - North America delivered Q3 EBIT-adjusted margins of 6.2%, with margins around 9% excluding tariffs [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - EV sales reached record levels in Q3 with 67,000 deliveries, capturing a 16.5% share of the U.S. EV market [19] - Warranty expense was a $900 million headwind year-over-year in Q3, indicating a need for improvement [20] - GM Financial posted Q3 EBIT-adjusted of $800 million, continuing to deliver value for customers and dealers [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - GM's U.S. market share increased to 17%, up 50 basis points year-over-year [16] - GM China market share grew 30 basis points year-over-year to 6.8%, with equity income rising to $80 million [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on returning North America to historical EBIT margins of 8% - 10% by improving EV profitability and managing fixed costs [12][25] - GM is investing $4 billion in capital to onshore production and has decided to double Chevrolet Equinox production at the Fairfax plant [7][8] - The company is transitioning Orion Assembly from EV to ICE production due to lower-than-expected EV adoption [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management raised full-year guidance based on strong performance and market conditions [5][22] - The company expects EV demand to soften significantly in October and into early 2026, with a focus on building to demand [19][50] - Management is optimistic about 2026 being better than 2025, driven by various operational improvements [22][76] Other Important Information - The company recorded a $1.6 billion special item charge in Q3, primarily related to the transition of Orion Assembly and other capacity reductions [9][10] - GM's deferred revenue was up 14% from Q2 to almost $5 billion, reflecting growth in software and services [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you dive into some of the updated tariff disclosure? - The President's announcement expanded the MSRP tariff offset, allowing for more eligible parts, leading to savings on tariffs [29] Question: What are the preliminary high-level industry or macro factors for 2026? - It is too early to speculate on 2026, but there are tools to lower costs and drive better performance [32] Question: How will shifting emissions regulations affect ICE vehicle sales? - There is potential for increased sales of ICE vehicles due to unmet demand and supply constraints [38] Question: What is the outlook for EV profitability? - The company is focused on improving EV profitability through cost reductions and maintaining discipline in production [51] Question: How does GM view the competition from Chinese OEMs? - GM aims to compete with well-designed vehicles at the right cost, emphasizing the need for a level playing field [82] Question: What is the performance outlook for GM Financial? - The portfolio performance has been resilient, with charge-offs flat year-over-year at 1.2% [75]