General Motors (GM) Stock Surges 9% on Strong Q4 Earnings, Upbeat 2026 Forecast

General Motors (NYSE:GM) shares rose 9% on January 27, 2026, after reporting better-than-expected Q4 earnings and issuing an optimistic full-year profit outlook. The automaker's adjusted EPS of $2.51 exceeded estimates of $2.26, though revenue of $45.29B slightly missed consensus. GM's operating margin expanded to 6.3% from 3.2% year-over-year, reflecting improved efficiency. The company projected 2026 adjusted EPS of $12 at the midpoint, above analyst forecasts. The stock reached a new 52-week high of $87.14, bringing year-to-date gains to 7.6%.