General Motors Company GM

Revenue Intelligence Report • 25 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-06

General Motors Company continues to demonstrate robust revenue generation, with the latest quarterly revenue reaching $36.76 billion, supported by a strong return on investment from its SG&A spending, which yields $2.39 in long-run revenue for every dollar spent. Despite a holdout test indicating a slight underperformance with a 5.8% error in revenue prediction, the company maintains a positive outlook with a fiscal year forecast of $146 billion, reflecting a 1.2% year-over-year growth. Investors can be encouraged by the company's effective cost management strategies and the potential for sustained revenue growth in the evolving automotive market. Overall, GM's financial health and strategic initiatives position it well for future success.

Next FY Revenue
$145.98B
+1.2% YoY
SG&A Multiplier
$2.39 per $1
Model Accuracy
2.8% MAPE
Holdout validation: The model predicted $39B vs the actual $37B — an error of 5.8%.
Note: General Motors Company does not report R&D expenses separately. This analysis uses SG&A spending only.

Revenue Forecast

GM Revenue Forecast

Quarterly Detail

QuarterModel ForecastActual95% RangeYoY GrowthStatus
Q3 2018 $39B $37B $37B – $41B +5.2% ✓ In range
Q4 2018 $36B $33B – $39B +6.7%
Q1 2019 $37B $33B – $41B -1.1%
Q2 2019 $35B $31B – $40B -1.8%
Q3 2019 $37B $32B – $43B +1.6%

How Spending Drives Revenue

GM Spending Timing
Reading this chart: Each line shows the cumulative revenue generated per $1 spent over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments mature.

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