General Motors Earnings Implied Move
Bloomberg’s options market data compiled suggests that the implied move for General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) ahead of its earnings announcement on July 21, 2026, is 5.7% and the report is scheduled to be released before the market opens.
The article notes that in five of the eight most recent earnings releases, the actual stock price movement exceeded the magnitude implied by options. Detailed historical comparisons are provided:
- On 28 April 2026 the implied move was 6.0% but the share price fell 2.0%.
- On 27 January 2026 the implied move was 6.2% and the stock rose 6.9%.
- On 21 October 2025 the implied move was 6.1% and the share jumped 19.8%.
- On 22 July 2025 the implied move was 5.9% and the price declined 8.3%.
- On 1 May 2025 the implied move was 5.8% and the stock dropped 1.7%.
- On 28 January 2025 the implied move was 5.5% and the share fell 1.8%.
- On 22 October 2024 the implied move was 5.5% and the stock rose 10.5%.
- On 23 July 2024 the implied move was 5.1% and the price fell 5.9%.
These examples illustrate that the implied move can both under‑ and over‑estimate the actual price reaction, with past outcomes ranging from a 19.8% increase to an 8.3% decrease.
The piece was generated with the support of artificial intelligence and subsequently reviewed by an editor, as noted in the publication’s terms and conditions.