S&P revises GM outlook to positive on widening margins and cash flow
Nov 10, 2026, 10:57 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The outlook change reflects a materially improved financing profile: S&P's cited margin and FOCF targets, plus large liquidity, lower near-term credit risk and open the door to an upgrade if GM sustains >10% EBITDA margins and FOCF above ~3%, which would reduce funding cost and improve balance-sheet flexibility; upgrade remains conditional on execution.
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S&P revised GM's credit outlook to positive from stable while affirming a 'BBB' rating, citing improving EBITDA margins, rising free operating cash flow, and strong liquidity.
S&P Global Ratings revised its credit outlook on General Motors Company and General Motors Financial Co. Inc. to positive from stable and affirmed their 'BBB' issuer credit ratings.
S&P said GM's adjusted EBITDA margins are on track to approach 10% this year, up from 7.5% in 2025, and to cross 10% in 2027.
S&P expects GM's free operating cash flow to sales to rise from an estimated 2.2% this year to roughly 4.0% in 2027 and 4.4% in 2028.
S&P noted GM had $23.1 billion in automotive liquidity as of Sept. 30, which it views as a vital buffer.
S&P said it could raise GM's rating if adjusted EBITDA margins remain above 10%, FOCF to sales stays well over 3%, and debt/EBITDA stays below 1.5x with more than $18 billion in automotive liquidity.
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