3 Auto Stocks to Watch Ahead of Earnings

General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis all report earnings soon

Tesla (TSLA) isn’t the only automotive manufacturer with an earnings report on the horizon. General Motors Co (NYSE:GM) will report quarterly results before the open tomorrow, while both Ford Motor (NYSE:F) and Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) also have reports coming next week. Below, let’s take a closer look at how these auto stocks have performed lately.

GM’s Impressive Lead

GM was last seen down 0.3% to trade at $49.02 today, after once again failing to close above the $50 level last session. The shares aren’t too far from their July 18, two-year high of $50.50, and have added over 35% so far in 2024. Plus, GM boasts a 65.3% year-over-year lead.

The equity finished four of its last eight post-earnings sessions lower, including a 6.4% drop in July. GM averaged a move of 5% in the last two years, regardless of direction, but the options pits are currently pricing in a bigger swing of 8.3%.

Tough Times for F

F is down 1.1% to trade at $10.98 at last check. The security has traded firmly below the 80-day moving average and $11.40 level since July, after a series of bear gaps knocked it off its 12-month peak. Shares have shed more than 22% in the last three months, and are down 8.7% for the year. 

Ford will report earnings after the close on Monday, Oct. 28. The stock finished five of its last eight post-earnings sessions lower, averaging a next-day swing of 6.2%, regardless of direction. This time around, the options pits are pricing in a similar move of 6%. 

STLA Near 2-Year Lows

Compounding its 44.6% year-to-date deficit, STLA was last seen down 2.5% to trade at $12.94. The stock is dangerously close to its Oct. 11, two-year low of $12.74, and hasn’t closed above its 60-day moving average since April. In addition, a new ceiling could be emerging at the $14 level.

Stellantis is expected to announce quarterly results before the open on Thursday, Oct. 31. The stock finished four of its last five reports higher, averaging a post-earnings move of 5.2%, regardless of direction. 

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