GM’s core profit rises 22% on strong U.S. truck sales
General Motors reported a 22% increase in first-quarter core profit, driven by strong U.S. truck sales and an expected tariff refund. The company raised its full-year earnings forecast to between $13.5 billion and $15.5 billion. Despite a decline in quarterly net income, GM's profit margin improved in North America, reflecting resilience in the car market.
- ▪GM's core profit rose 22% in the first quarter, reaching $4.3 billion.
- ▪The automaker raised its 2026 profit outlook by $500 million, anticipating a refund from a Supreme Court ruling.
- ▪Quarterly net income dropped 6% to $2.6 billion due to a charge for settling supplier claims.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountGeneral Motors Co. GM-N posted on Tuesday a 22% rise in first-quarter core profit and lifted its full-year earnings forecast, bolstered by a resilient U.S. car market and an expected tariff refund.GM shares were up about 4 per cent in premarket trading.The Detroit automaker reported earnings before interest and taxes of US$4.3-billion, or US$3.70 per share, which beat analysts’ estimate of US$2.62, according to LSEG data.GM raised its 2026 profit outlook by US$500-million, which is the same amount it expects to get back in refunds stemming from a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down some of the Trump administration’s tariffs.
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