General Motors reports $3.34 billion Q3 profit as earnings rise

• General Motors reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $50 billion, while net income attributable to shareholders increased to $3.335 billion, from $1.327 billion a year earlier.
• Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes rose 21.6% to $4.106 billion, supported by demand for high-margin pickup trucks and SUVs, although international operations and GM Financial recorded weaker earnings.
• GM increased its 2026 adjusted automotive free cash flow forecast to $11.5 billion–$12.5 billion, authorized a new $20 billion multi-year share repurchase program and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $50 billion, while net income attributable to shareholders increased to $3.335 billion.

Diluted earnings rose to $3.73 per share from $1.35 a year earlier, while adjusted EBIT increased 21.6% to $4.106 billion.

Strong demand for higher-margin pickup trucks and SUVs supported operating performance, although international and automotive financing businesses recorded weaker adjusted earnings.

International adjusted earnings declined 87.7%, while GM Financial's adjusted pretax earnings fell 16.9%, highlighting uneven performance across the company's operations.

GM raised its adjusted automotive free cash flow guidance to $11.5 billion–$12.5 billion and narrowed its full-year adjusted EBIT outlook to $14.5 billion–$15.5 billion.

The board authorized a new $20 billion multi-year share repurchase program following completion of the January $6 billion authorization, while declaring a December dividend.

GM's $0.18 quarterly dividend is payable December 17, 2026, as the automaker continues investing in vehicle development and manufacturing operations.