General Motors (GM) Stock: $4 Billion Investment Shifts Production Back to U.S.

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GM announced $4 billion in U.S. manufacturing investments to move production from Mexico and Canada
Three plants will be retooled to produce SUVs and pickup trucks by 2027, including the Chevy Blazer and Equinox
The move could reduce GM’s vehicle import percentage from 45% to around 25-30%
GM stock has declined 9% since the November election while the S&P 500 gained 4%
Analysts have a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating with earnings estimates being revised downward

General Motors announced Tuesday evening it will invest $4 billion in domestic manufacturing. The investment targets three key facilities across Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee.

GM plans $4 billion push to move production from Mexico to U.S. https://t.co/DPgG44RWfp
— The Detroit News (@detroitnews) June 10, 2025

The plan represents a clear shift in GM’s manufacturing strategy. Production will move from Mexico and Canada to American plants.

GM’s Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan will undergo major changes. The facility previously produced the discontinued Chevy Bolt electric vehicle.

Starting in 2027, Orion will manufacture a gas-powered full-size SUV and light-duty pickup truck. The specific models have not been disclosed.

Production Changes Coming in 2027

The Spring Hill Manufacturing facility in Tennessee currently produces Cadillac vehicles. The plant will add Chevy Blazer production in 2027.

Today’s Blazer models are assembled in Mexico. This represents a direct shift from international to domestic production.

GM’s Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas is being retooled for the new Chevy Bolt EV. The facility will also produce the gasoline-powered Chevy Equinox.

Current Equinox production takes place in Canada and Mexico. The Kansas plant will bring this production stateside.

CEO Mary Barra emphasized the company’s commitment to American manufacturing. “We’re focused on giving customers choice and offering a broad range of vehicles they love,” she said.

The investment won’t require new buildings. However, moving and installing new tooling takes considerable time.

GM typically spends about $10 billion annually on plants and equipment. The $4 billion announcement represents roughly 20% of that total.

Impact on Import Numbers

Bloomberg data shows GM imported about 45% of domestically sold vehicles in 2024. Most imports came from Mexico, Canada, and South Korea.

The new investment could reduce imports to approximately 25-30% of total sales. GM declined to comment on this estimate.

The production volumes could be substantial. The Equinox, Blazer, and new Orion vehicles could reach 500,000-plus units annually.

Each GM vehicle carries thousands of dollars in embedded capital spending. These costs get spread over several years of production.

Stock performance has been mixed following the announcement. GM shares rose 0.9% in premarket trading Wednesday.

The broader market showed modest gains. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1% while Dow Jones futures rose 0.1%.

GM stock has struggled since the November presidential election. Shares have dropped about 9% during this period.

The S&P 500 has gained approximately 4% over the same timeframe. Trump’s trade policies have created uncertainty in automotive markets.

Analysts remain cautious about GM’s near-term prospects. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) rating.

Earnings estimates have been revised downward recently. Current quarter expectations call for $2.54 per share, down 17% year-over-year.

Full-year earnings are projected at $9.31 per share. This represents a 12.2% decline from the prior year.

Revenue estimates also show declining trends. Current quarter consensus stands at $45.37 billion, down 5.4% from last year.

The company has maintained strong execution in recent quarters. GM beat both earnings and revenue estimates in each of the last four quarters.

GM’s latest quarterly results showed $44.02 billion in revenue. This represented a 2.3% increase from the previous year.

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