General Motors is on track to finish 2025 as the best-performing U.S.-traded automaker, with shares up more than 55 percent and trading above $80, their highest level since the company emerged from bankruptcy in 2009, according to FactSet.
The rally follows years of steady earnings, strong cash generation, and aggressive stock buybacks.
Wall Street analysts cite GM’s consistent ability to beat profit expectations and disciplined cost management as key drivers of investor confidence.
GM has outperformed rivals including Tesla, Ford Motor, and Stellantis. Analysts also expect GM to benefit from regulatory rollbacks under President Donald Trump, including looser emissions standards.
GM's record stock performance beats Tesla, Ford and other automakers in 2025 https://t.co/qHUJEK0VaW
— CNBC (@CNBC) December 29, 2025
Despite the surge, CEO Mary Barra sold a portion of her holdings this year while retaining a sizable stake.
UBS and Morgan Stanley have both raised price targets, citing improving margins and shareholder returns.
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