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General Motors beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; raises FY26 outlook

* General Motors press release [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20589014-gm-releases-2026-second-quarter-results-raises-full-year-2026-guidance-and-declares-quarterly] (GM [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GM]): Q2 Non-GAAP EPS of $3.57 beats by $0.39. * Revenue of $48.03B (+1.9% Y/Y) beats by $940M. * The company is RAISING ITS FULL-YEAR 2026 EBIT-adjusted guidance for the second time this year. The company expects …

Earnings Flash (GM) General Motors Company Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $3.57 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $3.19

General Motors Company announced its Q2 adjusted EPS of $3.57 per share, surpassing FactSet's estimate of $3.19. This information was published by MT Newswires on July 21, 2026. The article also mentions that access to the full content is reserved for members.

General Motors announces shareholder payouts as profits soar

General Motors announced increased profits and shareholder payouts, driven by strong sales of pickups and SUVs and a focus on profitable vehicles. The company reported $3.9 billion in profits from April to June and raised its earnings expectations for the year to $14 billion …

GM releases 2026 second-quarter results, raises full-year 2026 guidance and declares quarterly dividend

DETROIT, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors (NYSE: GM) today reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $48.0 billion, net income attributable to stockholders of $1.3 billion, and EBIT-adjusted of $3.9 billion. The company is raising its full-year 2026 EBIT-adjusted guidance for the second time …

Li Auto sets up chip company, echoing Nio's spin-off playbook

Li Auto has established a new company, Xinchuang Zhihe (Shanghai) Technology Co Ltd, with a business scope including integrated circuit chip design and sales. This move suggests Li Auto may be planning to operate its in-house developed semiconductor business independently, similar to its peer …

Automotive Giants Test Repsol Renewable Gasoline

Automotive Giants Test Repsol Renewable Gasoline·rigzone.com This article was first published on Rigzone here BMW Group and Toyota Motor Europe have begun a six-month pilot deployment of Repsol SA's Nexa 95 renewable gasoline to test the scalability of renewable fuel on existing vehicles. Spanish …

BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford and Google Launch New Alliance to Expand Skilled Workforce Training

BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford Motor Company, and Google have formed the Alliance for America's Skilled Trades to address the growing skilled labor shortage in the U.S. The alliance aims to expand access to skilled trades training, support apprenticeships, and partner with other organizations to create …

Swiss National Bank Purchases 773,700 Shares of Ford Motor Company $F

The Swiss National Bank increased its stake in Ford Motor Company by 7.2% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 773,700 shares. This brings their total holdings to 11,485,586 shares, valued at $132,544,000. Other major institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Ford, with …

Ferrari N.V. $RACE Shares Sold by Jennison Associates LLC

Jennison Associates LLC reduced its stake in Ferrari N.V. (NYSE:RACE) by 6.2% in the first quarter, selling 4,378 shares, though its remaining holdings are valued at $22.5 million. Meanwhile, several other institutional investors, including Barings LLC, Allspring Global Investments, Bank of New York Mellon, …

Independent Financial Group LLC Acquires Shares of 85,235 Ford Motor Company $F

Independent Financial Group LLC has acquired 85,235 shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) valued at approximately $984,000 during the first quarter. This comes as Ford reported strong quarterly results, surpassing analyst expectations with an EPS of $0.66 and revenue of $43.25 billion. The company …

Ford recalls nearly 388,000 Explorers and Aviators over seats that could unlatch or tip

Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 Aviator and Explorer vehicles from model years 2020-2027 and 2020-2026, respectively. The recall addresses an issue where second-row seats could unexpectedly unlatch, tip, or slide, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Owners will be notified by July …

Li Auto appears set to spin off its semiconductor unit

Li Auto is reportedly preparing to spin off its in-house semiconductor business by registering a new entity, Xinchuang Zhihe Technology, in Shanghai. This move mirrors similar actions by other Chinese EV manufacturers like Nio and BYD, as China pushes for greater independence in semiconductor …

NIO Stock Climbs Premarket: Shanghai Sales Top 20,000, Premium SUV Demand Holds Strong

NIO stock climbed premarket after new data revealed the EV maker sold over 20,000 vehicles in Shanghai during the first half of 2026, accounting for nearly 11% of its China retail sales. The company's Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands collectively delivered over 150,000 vehicles …

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $547.38 Million Stake in Ford Motor Company $F

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP significantly increased its stake in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 3.5% in the first quarter, now holding 47.4 million shares valued at approximately $547.4 million. This comes as Ford reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings with an EPS of $0.66 and revenue …

Polestar Automotive Holding (PSNYW) triple-digit weekly jump meets weak confirmation

The EV manufacturer’s Class C-1 ADS drew unusually heavy activity, but trend and strength readings have not fully backed the move.

Honda, GAC extend China joint venture until 2038

Honda Motor and China's Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) have agreed to extend their joint venture partnership, GAC Honda, until 2038. This extension aims to strengthen Honda's position in the Chinese market, with a focus on accelerating the shift towards new energy …

TSLA Stock Badly Needs a Pump From Elon Musk. Buy Shares Now to Bet on Post-Earnings Hype.

TSLA Stock Jumps 3% Ahead Of Q2 Report — Analysts Split On Earnings Beat Expectations And Tesla’s Overpromise Problem

Ahead of Tesla Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for TSLA Stock

General Motors (GM) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Honda doubles down on China despite collapsing sales as CEO says carmaker ‘learned the hard way’

Despite a halving of sales in China over the last five years, Honda is committed to the market. The CEO acknowledges that the carmaker "learned the hard way" but is now doubling down on its efforts in the region, as evidenced by the Accord …

GM raises guidance again as North American profits jump 43% in Q2

General Motors has increased its financial guidance for the second time this year, driven by a 43% jump in second-quarter North American profits. The company expects continued growth, with the redesigned 2027 Chevrolet Silverado anticipated to further boost profitability in the near future.

Auto analyst says Ford deal raises the bar for GM and Stellantis

An auto analyst suggests that the recently ratified Ford deal, which includes wage increases, bonuses, pension improvements, and investments, sets a strong precedent for Unifor's upcoming negotiations with General Motors and Stellantis. Choosing Ford first, a company with established plants and future product plans, …

Tesla (TSLA) Reports Q2: Everything You Need To Know Ahead Of Earnings

Tesla is set to report its Q2 earnings this Wednesday after market close. Analysts expect Tesla's revenue to grow by 18.6% year-on-year, a reversal from last year's decrease, and have largely reconfirmed their estimates. The company had previously beaten revenue expectations last quarter but …

XPeng (XPEV) Starts Robotaxi Testing, Is The Growth Story Already Priced In?

XPeng (XPEV) has begun internal employee testing of its Robotaxi platform, a development that could transform perceptions of its autonomous driving initiatives. While the company's stock has seen a significant 23.36% decline over the past 90 days, some analysts suggest XPeng is 53.2% undervalued, …

Lobbying Update: $998,709 of FORD MOTOR COMPANY lobbying was just disclosed

Ford Motor Company (F) disclosed $998,709 in lobbying expenditures for Q2 2026, covering a broad range of issues from financial services and autonomous vehicles to tax incentives and supply chain resiliency. The disclosure also includes recent Congressional and insider trading activities related to F …

Stellantis names new heads of Ram and Jeep (STLA:NYSE)

Stellantis has appointed new leadership for its Ram and Jeep brands as part of CEO Antonio Filosa's strategy to introduce new models through 2030. Branden Coté, formerly of AutoNation, has been selected for one of these key roles. This move aims to strengthen the …

General Motors Names Allyson Witherspoon Chief Marketing Officer For Buick And GMC

General Motors has appointed Allyson Witherspoon as the new Chief Marketing Officer for Buick and GMC. In this role, she will guide the marketing strategies for both brands, focusing on strengthening brand positioning, supporting vehicle launches, and coordinating marketing efforts. Witherspoon, who previously spent …

General Motors (GM) Q2 2026 Preview: EPS Est. $3.18, Reports July 21

General Motors (GM) is expected to report Q2 2026 earnings per share of $3.18 on revenue of $47.09 billion on July 21. While revenue is projected to be flat year-over-year, the EPS estimate represents a significant 25.7% jump, indicating substantial margin improvement. Analysts have …

Are Flat Volumes and a Flagship Helsinki Showroom Reframing Polestar’s Brand Strategy (PSNY)?

Polestar's second-quarter 2026 retail sales volumes were flat year-over-year, with first-half volumes slightly up, while the company plans to open Finland’s largest Polestar showroom near Helsinki later in 2026. This expansion aims to deepen the brand's physical presence in a key Nordic market, reflecting …

Lobbying Update: $1,477,000 of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. INC. lobbying was just disclosed

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. INC. has disclosed $1,477,000 in lobbying expenditures for Q2 2026, covering issues such as tax provisions, trade tariffs, environmental standards, and vehicle safety. The disclosure highlights legislative efforts related to the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act, clean energy, electric …

NIO (NYSE:NIO) Shares Down 1.1% - Should You Sell?

NIO (NYSE:NIO) shares dropped 1.1% in midday trading with lower-than-average volume. The stock faces mixed analyst ratings, with Goldman Sachs upgrading to "buy" while Weiss Ratings maintains a "sell," resulting in an overall "Hold" consensus with a $6.70 price target. Financially, NIO is under …

Ford patents caught in government ‘kill switch’ debate

Ford Motor Co. is facing social media scrutiny over several patents related to biometric data, usage-based insurance, and in-vehicle advertising, which have sparked privacy concerns amid debates about government "kill switches" and drunk driving regulations. While Ford clarifies that not all patented technology makes …

Fenton’s Lasco Ford Earns Ford’s Highest Honor for 2nd Year in a Row

Fenton's Lasco Ford has received the prestigious Ford President’s Award for the second consecutive year, recognizing its excellence in customer service and satisfaction. Representatives from Ford Motor Company presented the award to the dealership's staff, acknowledging their dedication. Dealer Partner Jay Lasco emphasized that …

GM Earnings Are Coming. Are Investors Missing Out?

General Motors reports second-quarter earnings on Tuesday morning, with investors seemingly confused about what to do with the stock. Coming into Tuesday trading, GM shares were down about 7% year to date, despite rising earnings estimates and a solid first-quarter earnings report. On Tuesday, …

The Number Tesla Stock Bulls Are Really Waiting for This Earnings Season Has Nothing to Do With Cars

Tesla's upcoming Q2 earnings call on July 22 is highly anticipated not for its traditional automotive figures, but for updates on its humanoid robot, Optimus. Elon Musk previously indicated Optimus production would begin in July, and any positive news on this front, including a …