A month has gone by since the last earnings report for General Motors (GM). Shares have added about 6.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is General Motors due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -10.09% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
At this time, General Motors has a great Growth Score of A, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a C. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise General Motors has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
General Motors belongs to the Zacks Automotive - Domestic industry. Another stock from the same industry, Tesla (TSLA), has gained 26.5% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.
Tesla reported revenues of $19.34 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -9.2%. EPS of $0.27 for the same period compares with $0.45 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Tesla is expected to post earnings of $0.43 per share, indicating a change of -17.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -8.9% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) for Tesla. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of F.
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