GM Boosts Dividend to $0.18 and Adds $6B Buyback After Q4 Beat
General Motors delivered adjusted Q4 2025 EPS above consensus despite $7.2 billion in EV realignment charges and announced a 20% dividend increase to $0.18 per share plus a new $6 billion buyback authorization. Since 2023, GM has deployed $22 billion in repurchases, underscoring strong cash generation and management’s confidence in margin sustainability.
1. Q4 2025 Financial Performance
GM reported adjusted earnings per share above analyst expectations in Q4 2025 despite incurring $7.2 billion of special charges tied to EV capacity realignment. Core automotive EBIT benefited from cost savings and stronger-than-anticipated ICE vehicle margins, offsetting softer EV volume trends.
2. Shareholder Return Initiatives
The board approved a 20% dividend increase to $0.18 per share and authorized a new $6 billion share repurchase program. These actions build on $22 billion of buybacks executed since 2023 and reflect management’s confidence in free cash flow generation and long-term margin resilience.