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Ryan Brinkman

JPMorgan · covers Consumer Cyclical

Period: Reporting periods mapped to calendar 2024 Q4 – 2026 Q1 (6 quarters).

Questions
15on tracked calls
Challenge rate
0%none of 15 questions
Companies
2questioned at least once
Reporting periods
6with questions

These figures cover the whole profile: every tracked question, all reporting periods.

How to read these numbers

Challenge rate is the share of questions that pushed back, pressed for specifics or questioned management’s assumptions. It describes how questions were asked on the calls tracked here; it does not measure whether any view turned out to be right.

Rounding. Rates are rounded to whole percentages, so a small share can show as 0% even when some questions were challenging. The count beside each rate is exact; “none of N questions” means no question was challenging.

No questions recorded. “—” means there is nothing to calculate: no questions were recorded for that period on the calls tracked here. It does not mean there was no activity.

Fewer than 3 questions. A company-level rate is withheld when fewer than 3 questions were recorded for that company; the questions are still counted everywhere else.

Small samples. Profiles with fewer than 10 questions are marked Limited sample.

Reporting periods. Questions are grouped by the calendar quarter each company’s fiscal reporting period maps to, not by the date of the call. Periods without a calendar mapping are listed separately under their fiscal label.

Questions asked

Grouped by company, most questions first. Open a company to read its questions, newest reporting period first.

Showing 15 of 15 questions from 2 companies

GMGeneral Motors9 questions · 5 reporting periods · 0 of 9 challenging
GM company page →

Calendar 2026 Q1

if you can comment on your export business from China with regard to ruling

Geographic ExpansionCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Mary noted GM leverages both U.S.-designed and China-sourced products across developing markets, with China exports helping reach price-sensitive segments. Indicated continued portfolio sourcing flexibility.

How far along you might be with regard to some of the product portfolio refresh initiatives

Geographic ExpansionCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Mary highlighted GM as one of the only profitable Western OEMs growing share in China, with new premium products and top-rated software. Declined to project future equity income targets given macro softness.

Calendar 2025 Q4

The outlook for $500 to $750 million of savings there from no longer needing to purchase those compliant credits

Regulation PolicyCost PressureTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Paul said credits were roughly split between CAFE and GHG. CAFE penalties zeroed out with immediate savings. GHG still pending regulatory process. Purchased credits amortize over remaining life creating a lag between cash and P&L impact.

if you could talk to LATAM or some of the other markets where you operate and what you might be seeing there

Geographic ExpansionCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Mary highlighted improved performance in Brazil and South America despite heavily subsidized Chinese competition. Also exporting Lyric and Vistac into Europe where both won German car of the year awards. Sees Europe as a growth opportunity.

Calendar 2025 Q3

Is it fair to say that under some potentially likely circumstances here that $14.5 billion of EBIT is even on the horizon as reasonably possible next year?

Guidance ReliabilityTrade TariffsTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Paul declined to comment on specific EBIT numbers but reiterated expectation that 2026 will be better than 2025. Would not validate Ryan's estimate of $14.5B from combining Korea tariff resolution and regulatory credit tailwinds.

what you're seeing on that front, how your overwhelmingly prime customers purchasing above industry average transaction prices might be faring relative to the average borrower

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Susan Sheffield said predominantly prime portfolio with charge-offs flat YoY at 1.2%. Even subprime segment performing consistently. Strong balance sheet positioned to weather potential unemployment increases. Breadth of products at multiple price points supports customer affordability.

Calendar 2025 Q2

How should we think about these footprint actions impacting net tariff costs going forward?

Trade TariffsCapex InvestmentTranscript · FY2025 Q2 →
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Paul said $2B of tariff impact is Korea; trade deals with Mexico, Canada, Korea will be important. The 30% mitigation actions are structural and won't go away if tariffs are reduced. Too early to extrapolate current run rate into the future but expects net tariff to decline over time.

Calendar 2024 Q4

Might you potentially want to operate with more than the targeted $18 billion of gross cash for a time?

Capital AllocationTrade TariffsTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Paul said GM doesn't anticipate needing to build cash for tariff risks. Liquidity target already accounts for a range of risks. Business as usual on capital allocation and buybacks.

What is the profitability though of vehicles such as the Bingo or the Hongguang Mini EV look like?

MarginGeographic ExpansionTranscript · FY2024 Q4 →
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Mary declined to discuss individual product margins but emphasized Wuling's reputation as an efficient low-cost producer. GM sources some Wuling vehicles for other international markets.

FFord Motor Company6 questions · 4 reporting periods · 0 of 6 challenging
F company page →

Calendar 2026 Q1

Is there an update you might be able to provide on the relatively recently announced Ford Energy business?

Capex InvestmentProduct LaunchTranscript · FY2026 Q1 →
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Farley gave a Q4-2027 capacity timeline (mostly Kentucky 1) and described strong inbound interest, calling energy a key element of the bridge to 8% margin.

Calendar 2025 Q4

could you speak to the performance in Europe, including how you would rate the strength and pros profitability

Geographic ExpansionCompetitive DynamicsCapital AllocationTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Farley highlighted Pro Europe profitability, first-year VW one-ton van scale benefits. Renault B-segment EV partnership critical for passenger car profitability. EU/UK regulatory approach to CO2 vs jobs is key variable for European passenger car market.

can you help on what exactly was the regulatory change?

Trade TariffsRegulation PolicyGuidance ReliabilityTranscript · FY2025 Q4 →
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Croley explained parts tariff credit effective date shifted from May 3 to Nov 1, creating ~$1B delta. One-time hit; credit available going forward. House confirmed Q4 came in stronger than expected driven by $1.5B cost improvements (vs $1B target) and pricing.

Calendar 2025 Q3

with regard, though, to the impact on retail sales and the customer, what are you expecting there?

Supply ChainDemandInventoryTranscript · FY2025 Q3 →
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Frick confirmed sufficient F-Series inventory (88-day supply at end of Q3 vs segment avg 78) to insulate retail sales from Novelis Q4 impact. Expects to end year at 55-59 days.

Calendar 2025 Q1

is there an update you can provide on your business in Europe, including what traction some of the Model e launches there might be having

Geographic ExpansionProduct LaunchCompetitive DynamicsTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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Frick highlighted Puma EV strong launch, 2.5+ point European commercial share gain, and improved profitability on strength of ICE/hybrid/electric portfolio flexibility.

How do you think these or other factors might play out? And are you looking at any scenarios where the net of them could prove positive

CreditMacroeconomicTrade TariffsTranscript · FY2025 Q1 →
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House described balanced Credit picture: higher auction values from used car scarcity offset by potential SAR contraction and consumer health uncertainty in H2.

Challenge rate by company

Every company this analyst questioned, most questions first. A company-level rate is shown from 3 questions; below that it is withheld.

CompanyQuestionsChallenge rate
GM General Motors90%none of 9 questions
F Ford Motor Company60%none of 6 questions
  • GM
    General Motors · 9 questions
    0%none of 9 questions
  • F
    Ford Motor Company · 6 questions
    0%none of 6 questions

Activity by reporting period

Questions recorded for each calendar quarter that companies’ reporting periods map to (not the call date), with the challenge rate for that period. Periods inside the range with no questions are shown as “No questions recorded”.

Questions by calendar reporting period
Calendar periodQuestionsChallenge rateCompanies
2024 Q420%none of 2 questions1
2025 Q120%none of 2 questions1
2025 Q210%none of 1 question1
2025 Q330%none of 3 questions2
2025 Q440%none of 4 questions2
2026 Q130%none of 3 questions2
  1. 2024 Q42 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 2 questions) · 1 company
  2. 2025 Q12 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 2 questions) · 1 company
  3. 2025 Q21 question · challenge rate 0% (none of 1 question) · 1 company
  4. 2025 Q33 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 3 questions) · 2 companies
  5. 2025 Q44 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 4 questions) · 2 companies
  6. 2026 Q13 questions · challenge rate 0% (none of 3 questions) · 2 companies

Topics

Topics tagged on this analyst’s questions.

  • Geographic Expansion6
  • Competitive Dynamics5
  • Trade Tariffs5
  • Capex Investment2
  • Product Launch2
  • Capital Allocation2
  • Regulation Policy2
  • Guidance Reliability2
  • Demand2
  • Credit2
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  • Cost Pressure1
  • Supply Chain1
  • Inventory1
  • Macroeconomic1
  • Margin1