US Stock of the Day | Kabutaro & Friends

On October 20, 2026, the most talked-about US stock online is General Motors<GM>.
Background: The major U.S. automaker reported third-quarter results before the open on the 20th (this article is based on information before the U.S. market opened). Revenue rose 2.9% year on year to $50.0 billion, beating the consensus of $48.77 billion, and adjusted EPS of $3.70 also beat expectations. Adjusted EBIT in North America was $3.6 billion, with the margin improving to 8.7% from 6.2% a year earlier. GM narrowed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance from $12.00-$14.00 to $12.75-$13.75 and raised its automotive free cash flow outlook to $11.5-$12.5 billion. The board also approved a new $20 billion share repurchase authorization. Even so, the $13.25 midpoint of the EPS guidance fell short of the consensus of $13.42, and the shares were down more than 5% in premarket trading.