3 Auto Stocks Investors Are Watching Closely Today

Options activity for GM, STLA, and LCID is ramped up

Jake Scott

Deputy Editor

Feb 26, 2025 at 10:23 AM

The auto industry is in the spotlight today, as several major stocks react to earnings reports, strategic moves, and executive changes. Investors are closely watching General Motors Co (NYSE:GM), Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA), and Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ:LCID) amid these developments.

General Motors announced a 25% increase in its quarterly dividend to 15 cents per share and unveiled a $6 billion stock buyback plan, with $2 billion in repurchases set for the second quarter. In response, GM has surged 6.9% to $49.96 so far today, extending its 23.3% year-over-year gain.

Stellantis, meanwhile, is grappling with a steep 70% drop in full-year profit, reporting 2024 net earnings of 5.5 billion euros, falling short of analyst expectations. The disappointing results have sent STLA 5.4% lower to $13.28 at last glance, deepening its 47.7% year-over-year decline.

As for Lucid Group, the EV maker announced plans to more than double vehicle production to 20,000 units this year. However, the stock took a hit after news of a leadership shakeup, with CEO Peter Rawlinson stepping down. LCID was last seen down 7.1% at $2.42, bringing its 2025 loss to 20.4%.

Options activity is heating up for all three. General Motors stock is trading at three times its average intraday volume, while Stellantis and Lucid Group stocks are both seeing five times their usual activity. At STLA’s most popular contract, the June 11 put, new positions are being sold to open, suggesting traders may be eyeing a short-term floor.

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