General Motors to take $7.1 billion in Q4 charges

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 08, 2026 at 21:40  |  0:53  |  CNBC
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Phil LeBeau — Auto & Airlines Reporter, CNBC

Summary

CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports that General Motors disclosed $7.1 billion in fourth-quarter charges, split between $6 billion of EV-related impairment and supplier-contract costs and $1.1 billion tied to China restructuring. The report says GM expects additional EV-related charges as it continues adjusting those operations. No explicit directional investment recommendation is given in the clip.

  • GM filed an 8-K disclosing $7.1 billion in Q4 charges.
  • $6 billion relates to EV business impairments and supplier contracts.
  • $1.1 billion relates to restructuring China operations.
  • GM says a big chunk of the charges came as it adjusted the business in 2025.
  • GM expects additional EV-related charges.
  • No actionable bullish or bearish investment call was provided.
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