GM Locks In Micron for Vehicle Memory Chips Amid 4% Sales Slide
General Motors has signed a long-term supply agreement with Micron Technology covering LPDRAM, NOR flash, and UFS NAND memory products for vehicle applications. The deal comes as GM reported a 4.2% decline in U.S. unit sales for the second quarter — dropping from roughly 747,000 to 715,000 vehicles — though its truck and EV segments posted gains within that weaker overall print. GM's own EV sales fell 33% in the quarter, adding a layer of complexity to a partnership built partly on the memory-intensive demands of electric and connected vehicles.
For GM shareholders, this agreement signals a strategic commitment to locking in critical semiconductor supply — a lesson from the 2021-2022 chip shortage that cost automakers billions in lost production. For Micron investors, automotive is a high-margin, long-cycle revenue stream that diversifies away from volatile consumer DRAM markets. The juxtaposition of a 33% EV sales drop against a chip deal designed for EV-era vehicles is a risk worth watching closely.
Next GM quarterly earnings call (Q3 results, ~late October). Next Micron earnings report (~late September). Monthly U.S. auto sales data releases, next due ~early August.
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