Q3 earnings season shows mixed results with early reports tracking modestly below recent quarters. Import prices rose higher than expected in September (+1.1% vs +0.8% expected), marking the highest rate since May. The NY Fed's October Services report came in significantly below expectations at -20.7 vs -4.1 expected, hitting its lowest level since March. Among earnings reports, Travelers beat estimates by 29.84%, while regional banks Regions Financial, Citizens Financial Group, and M&T Bank also beat earnings expectations. Major tech earnings from Netflix, Tesla, Meta, and others are expected next week.

General Motors has been a trending stock on Zacks.com. The company is expected to post strong earnings growth of +25.7% for the current quarter and +27.7% for the fiscal year, though earnings estimate revisions have been modest over the past month. GM received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market. The stock trades at a discount to peers with a Grade A valuation score, but has underperformed the S&P 500 by 4.8% over the past month.

The robotaxi industry is creating a strategic divide between Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS) companies like Tesla and Waymo that aim to own the customer relationship, and traditional automakers like Ford and GM that prefer selling autonomous vehicles to consumers. EVs' superior cost-per-mile economics make them ideal for continuous robotaxi operation, but the market will likely support both models. Tesla and BYD hold advantages due to their leading EV hardware positions, though Tesla's stock is heavily priced on successful robotaxi rollout assumptions.

The iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) is a passively managed large-cap value ETF with $9.15 billion in assets and a low 0.15% expense ratio. The fund has gained 44.66% year-to-date and 57.16% over the past year, with a Zacks ETF Rank of 1 (Strong Buy). It holds 151 stocks with heavy exposure to Information Technology (41.4%), led by holdings in Micron Technology, Cisco Systems, and General Motors.

The article highlights General Motors and Rivian Automotive as two auto stocks with positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) metrics ahead of their upcoming earnings reports. GM has a +1.22% ESP with earnings expected on October 20, 2026, while Rivian has a +7.38% ESP ahead of its October 29, 2026 report. Both stocks hold a #3 (Hold) Zacks Rank and may signal positive earnings surprises.

General Motors (GM) receives a #3 (Hold) rating from Zacks with a VGM Score of A and Growth Style Score of B. The company is forecasted to achieve 27.7% year-over-year earnings growth for the current fiscal year, with two analysts revising earnings estimates higher in the last 60 days. GM holds 16.5% of the U.S. auto market share and has demonstrated strong profitability since its 2010 IPO recovery from bankruptcy.

General Motors (GM) rose 1.98% to $84.00 in the latest session, outperforming the S&P 500. However, the stock has declined 5.5% over the past month. The company is expected to report earnings on October 20, 2026, with projected EPS of $3.52 (up 25.71% YoY) but revenue expected to decline 2.06% to $47.59 billion. GM holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 6.09, trading at a discount to its industry average.

General Motors is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings on October 20, with consensus estimates of $3.52 EPS (up 25.7% YoY) on revenues of $47.59 billion (down 2.1% YoY). The company has a positive Earnings ESP of +1.22% combined with a Zacks Rank #3, suggesting a likely earnings beat. GM has beaten consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters.

General Motors has demonstrated a strong streak of beating earnings estimates, with an average surprise of 27.91% over the last two quarters. The company currently has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.16% combined with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating, suggesting another earnings beat is likely in its October 20, 2026 report. Stocks with positive Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank #3 or better historically beat consensus estimates nearly 70% of the time.

The article identifies five stocks trading below their book value with strong growth prospects: Banco Macro (26.6% projected EPS growth), Avnet (31.3%), EnerSys (15.0%), General Motors (13.3%), and Huntington Ingalls Industries (14.4%). All five stocks have Value Scores of A or B and Zacks Ranks of #1 or #2, suggesting they are undervalued with upside potential.

ChargePoint Holdings (CHPT) has significantly outperformed the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector with a 19.3% year-to-date return compared to the sector's -12% average loss. The company holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with analyst sentiment improving, as evidenced by a 31.6% increase in consensus earnings estimates over the past quarter. General Motors (GM) is also highlighted as an outperformer with a 1.7% year-to-date gain and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

The article discusses using Zacks' Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) tool to identify stocks likely to beat quarterly earnings expectations. It highlights two auto stocks—Paccar and General Motors—both with positive ESP figures and Buy ratings, suggesting they have good chances of beating analyst expectations in their upcoming earnings reports.