7-Day Rally Sends General Motors Stock Up 7.5%
General Motors (GM) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 7.5% return. The company has gained about $4.7 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $68 Bil. The stock remains 36.1% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.6% for the S&P 500.
GM’s recent surge reflects a powerful Q3 earnings beat and an elevated full-year outlook. Strategic tariff mitigation and robust truck demand, coupled with the new, affordable Bolt EV entering production, ignited investor optimism for the automaker’s trajectory.
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, asset allocation is a smarter path than stock picking. The asset allocation strategies of Trefis’ Boston-based, wealth management partner yielded positive returns during the 2008-09 period when the S&P lost more than 40%. And now, Trefis High Quality Portfolio is part of it.
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 | 0.1% | -1.7% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 7.5% | -0.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 24.4% | 1.0% |
| 3M (63D) | 28.0% | 4.5% |
| YTD 2025 | 36.1% | 14.6% |
| 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 62 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 40 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 27 | 28 |
| 4D | 8 | 12 |
| 5D | 15 | 0 |
| 6D | 6 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 6 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 62 | 40 |
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 |
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