Valued at a market cap of $79.2 billion, General Motors Company (GM) is one of the world's largest automakers, designing, manufacturing, and selling cars, trucks, crossovers, and electric vehicles (EVs) under brands including Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac, and Buick. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the company has operations in more than 30 countries and sells vehicles across North America, China, South America, and other international markets.
General Motors has left the broader market in the dust over the past year. The automaker’s shares have soared 71.6% over this time frame, dramatically outpacing the S&P 500 Index ($SPX), which gained 14.8%. The momentum has carried into 2026, with the stock up 9.9%, exceeding SPX’s 6.9% rise.
