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General Motors vs Tesla: GM and TSLA compared
General Motors is the larger company: $50.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $28.0B for Tesla (Q3 2026). General Motors is growing faster (+3% against -0.2% a year earlier). General Motors is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.2% against 2.6%.
Where the money goes: GM and TSLA
General Motors (GM) · Q3 2026
General Motors, Q3 2026: revenue $50.0B (+3% year over year), operating margin 7.2%, net earnings $3.3B, operating cash flow $7.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Tesla (TSLA) · Q3 2026
Tesla, Q3 2026: revenue $28.0B (-0.2% year over year), operating margin 2.6%, net earnings $804M, operating cash flow $6.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| General Motors (GM) | Tesla (TSLA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $50.0B | $28.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +3% | -0.2% |
| Gross margin | — | 19.6% |
| Operating margin | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Net earnings | $3.3B | $804M |
| Net margin | 6.7% | 2.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $7.3B | $6.3B |
| Free cash flow | $5.0B | $1.5B |
| Market value | $76.4B | $1.22T |
| P/E | 18.6× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $101.09 | $413.10 |
Where the revenue comes from
General Motors
- Vehicle, parts, and accessories: $43.5B (87%)
- Other revenues: $4.3B (9%)
- Services and other: $1.6B (3%)
- Used vehicles: $597M (1%)
Tesla
- Total revenues from sales and services: $27.6B (98%)
- Automotive leasing: $353M (1%)
- Automotive regulatory credits: $113M (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, General Motors or Tesla?
General Motors is the larger company: $50.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $28.0B for Tesla (Q3 2026).
Is General Motors or Tesla growing faster?
General Motors is growing faster (+3% against -0.2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, General Motors or Tesla?
General Motors is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.2% against 2.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 20, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.