General Motors Pivots to Software Services with Projected 31.7% Valuation Upside

Key Facts

1OnStar and SuperCruise subscriptions are projected to generate $7.5B in deferred revenue for FY26 with 70% gross margins.

2A sum-of-the-parts valuation suggests an equity value of $92.75B, implying a 31.7% upside from the current market cap.

General Motors reported strong first-quarter 2026 results with an adjusted EPS of $3.70, significantly beating analyst consensus. As the sector focus shifts, Ford is scheduled to report its Q1 results on April 29, with estimates projecting a 2.3% revenue increase to $38.3 billion. While Ford's unit sales are expected to remain flat at 972,000 vehicles, its Ford Blue internal combustion division is projected to deliver 593,000 units. Meanwhile, GM has raised its full-year outlook following a favorable court ruling securing a $500 million tariff refund. Despite a 3.2% dip in GM's stock price to $75.44, valuation models suggest a fair value of $92.75 billion. This implies a 31.7% upside potential as the company continues its strategic pivot toward high-margin software services like OnStar.

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