Gallo Partners LP bought a new position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 6,724 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $518,000.
Several other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in General Motors during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $26,000. SouthState Bank Corp boosted its position in General Motors by 101.7% during the 4th quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 177 shares during the period. Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new position in General Motors during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in General Motors during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
General Motors News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifted some earnings expectations. Zacks Research raised its Q4 2026 EPS forecast to $2.56 from $2.52, while another analyst reportedly boosted full-year FY2026 estimates. GM’s current consensus EPS forecast is $13.29. FY2026 EPS Estimates for General Motors Boosted by Analyst
- Positive Sentiment: GM continues to benefit from better-than-expected earnings. The automaker’s latest quarterly results exceeded both EPS and revenue estimates, with earnings of $3.57 per share on $48.03 billion in revenue. The stock has also gained since that report, supporting near-term investor momentum. General Motors Up Since Last Earnings Report
- Positive Sentiment: Valuation expectations improved. One analysis raised GM’s fair-value estimate from $94.81 to $100.04 per share following mixed reactions to its second-quarter results and guidance. General Motors Fair Value Rises
- Neutral Sentiment: GM is generating higher profits while selling fewer vehicles. That strategy contrasts with Toyota’s volume-focused approach, which is reportedly bringing the rival closer to GM’s long-standing U.S. sales leadership. The development highlights both GM’s improved profitability and potential longer-term market-share risk. GM and Toyota U.S. Auto Sales
- Negative Sentiment: NHTSA opened a probe covering nearly 1 million GM pickups and SUVs. Regulators are reviewing 997,743 vehicles after 499 complaints involving engine failures, including concerns that an earlier recall may not have resolved the problem. The investigation raises potential risks of additional recalls, repair costs, legal exposure and reputational damage. NHTSA Probe Into GM Vehicles
- Negative Sentiment: Longer-term earnings estimates remain mixed. Zacks Research lowered its Q1 2028 EPS forecast to $3.09 from $3.20, signaling some caution about GM’s future earnings trajectory despite the improved near-term estimate.
Insider Activity at General Motors
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research firms have issued reports on GM. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $101.41.
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General Motors Trading Up 0.1%
Shares of GM stock opened at $87.98 on Monday. General Motors Company has a 1 year low of $54.33 and a 1 year high of $91.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $77.20 billion, a PE ratio of 44.43, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $82.01 and a two-hundred day moving average of $79.54. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 1.14.
General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The company had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.01 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.53 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 13.29 EPS for the current year.
General Motors Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 36.36%.
About General Motors
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is a global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, that designs, builds and sells cars, trucks, crossovers and electric vehicles, and provides related parts and services. Founded in 1908, GM has long been one of the world’s largest automakers and has evolved into a multi-brand company whose primary marques include Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Buick. Beyond vehicle manufacturing, GM’s operations encompass vehicle financing, connected services and advanced mobility initiatives.
GM develops and markets a broad portfolio of products and technologies, including internal-combustion and battery-electric vehicles, vehicle components and on-board connectivity services.
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