General Motors shares declined 1.79% to $82.17 as the company confirmed a strategic shift toward maintaining significantly leaner inventory levels. CFO Paul Jacobson revealed that GM is now operating with 30% to 40% less stock than historical averages to enhance operational agility.
- The company is targeting a 50-to-60-day supply to avoid unsold stock traps amid concerns over cooling U.S. demand.
- This defensive posture comes as the broader market reacts to geopolitical instability and a weakening retail outlook through 2026.