GM stock price jumps nearly 9% after earnings, new outlook; what traders watch next
GM shares jumped 8.8% to $86.38 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company raised its 2026 profit outlook and announced a $6 billion buyback. Fourth-quarter adjusted pre-tax earnings rose 13% to $2.84 billion, but a $6 billion EV charge led to a $3.3 billion loss. GM boosted its dividend 20% to $0.18 per share. Investors are watching for sustained momentum and the pace of buybacks.