General Motors Stock Surges 7.4%, With A 6-Day Winning Spree
General Motors (GM) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.4% return. The company has gained about $4.7 Bil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $68 Bil. The stock remains 36.0% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.5% for the S&P 500.
General Motors’ recent market surge reflects investor confidence in its pragmatic strategic pivot, injecting $4 billion into domestic gas-powered vehicle production while securing fresh tariff relief. This balanced approach, coupled with sustained bullish analyst sentiment, drove the spirited move.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There are several things to fear in GM stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. This is aligned with the stock’s Low valuation because of which we think it is Fairly Priced (see Buy or Sell GM). Nevertheless, don’t get too attached to GM stock, even if you love it. Stocks crash. High Quality Portfolio lets you navigate that risk.
For quick background, GM provides trucks, crossovers, cars, and auto parts, along with safety and security services like crash response, emergency aid, roadside assistance, and navigation for retail and fleet customers.
Comparing GM Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for GM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | GM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 7.4% | 1.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 25.7% | 3.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 27.7% | 5.9% |
| YTD 2025 | 36.0% | 16.5% |
| 2024 | 49.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 7.9% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -42.4% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has GM behaved after prior drops? See GM Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 113 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 13.0 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 30 | 13 |
| 4D | 47 | 0 |
| 5D | 17 | 0 |
| 6D | 11 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 8 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 113 | 13 |
Key Financials for General Motors (GM)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $171.8 Bil | $187.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $9.3 Bil | $12.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $10.1 Bil | $6.0 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $47.1 Bil | $48.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.1 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.9 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
While GM stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.