Capital Expenditures for General Motors (GM)
According to General Motors's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $13.04B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$13.04B
YoY change
-39.5%
5Y CAGR
-5.1%
Peak year (2016)
$27.88B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$312.27B
CapEx history chart for General Motors (GM) from 2008 to 2025
CapEx history table for General Motors (GM) from 2008 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.79B | -39.5% | ||
| 2024 | $26.11B | +6.1% | ||
| 2023 | $24.61B | +16.2% | ||
| 2022 | $21.19B | -4.2% | ||
| 2021 | $22.11B | +7.7% | ||
| 2020 | $20.53B | -14.4% | ||
| 2019 | $24.00B | -5.9% | ||
| 2018 | $25.50B | -7.7% | ||
| 2017 | $27.63B | -0.9% | ||
| 2016 | $27.88B | +27.2% | ||
| 2015 | $21.91B | +84.6% | ||
| 2014 | $11.87B | +20.9% | ||
| 2013 | $9.82B | +7.7% | ||
| 2012 | $9.12B | +28.7% | ||
| 2011 | $7.09B | +68.2% | ||
| 2010 | $4.21B | -21.7% | ||
| 2009 | $5.38B | -28.6% | ||
| 2008 | $7.53B | — |
CapEx values are taken from General Motors's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, General Motors (GM) capital expenditures totalled $15.79B – plunged 39.5% year-over-year.
General Motors capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -5.1%, with a net decline across the window.
General Motors capital expenditures plunged from $27.88B in 2016 to $15.79B in 2025, a 43.4% drawdown.
2016 marks the peak capital expenditures at $27.88B, with the historical low of $4.21B recorded in 2010.
Among 8 Consumer Cyclical peers, General Motors (GM) ranks 3rd; the peer median for capital expenditures is $3.52B.
General Motors Capital Expenditures by Year
General Motors Capital Expenditures 2025: $15.79B
General Motors capital expenditures in 2025 was $15.79B, plunged 39.5% below 2024.
General Motors Capital Expenditures 2024: $26.11B
General Motors capital expenditures in 2024 was $26.11B, grew 6.1% from 2023.
General Motors Capital Expenditures 2023: $24.61B
General Motors capital expenditures in 2023 was $24.61B, grew 16.2% from 2022.
General Motors Capital Expenditures 2022: $21.19B
General Motors capital expenditures in 2022 was $21.19B, edged down 4.2% below 2021.
General Motors Capital Expenditures 2021: $22.11B
General Motors capital expenditures in 2021 was $22.11B.
See more financial history for General Motors (GM).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as General Motors, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $131.82B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $86.66B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $8.53B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $3.68B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $3.37B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $1.96B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $322.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Motors's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for General Motors (GM) is $13.04B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has General Motors capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- General Motors (GM) capital expenditures changed -39.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of General Motors capital expenditures?
- General Motors (GM) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -5.1% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did General Motors capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- General Motors capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $27.88B in 2016.
What was General Motors capital expenditures in 2024?
- General Motors (GM) capital expenditures in 2024 was $26.11B.
What was General Motors capital expenditures in 2025?
- General Motors (GM) capital expenditures in 2025 was $15.79B.
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