United Super Pty Ltd in its capacity as Trustee for the Construction & Building Unions Superannuation Fund purchased a new position in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 323,505 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $26,307,000.
Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of General Motors during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of General Motors by 500.0% during the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 330 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 275 shares during the last quarter. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in General Motors in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Founders Capital Management acquired a new stake in General Motors in the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in General Motors in the third quarter worth about $32,000. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
GM has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $108.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $105.00 price objective for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $83.00 to $90.00 in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price objective on shares of General Motors from $104.00 to $91.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $94.65.
Insider Transactions at General Motors
In other General Motors news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 134,954 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.03, for a total transaction of $11,475,138.62. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 592,242 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $50,358,337.26. This represents a 18.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total transaction of $6,599,591.88. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 46,519 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,862,007.38. This represents a 63.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 538,548 shares of company stock valued at $44,241,546 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.
General Motors Price Performance
GM stock opened at $84.38 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.15, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. General Motors Company has a one year low of $46.81 and a one year high of $87.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $76.08 billion, a PE ratio of 34.03, a P/E/G ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 1.29. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $76.73 and a two-hundred day moving average of $78.03.
General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by $1.09. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. The company had revenue of $43.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $43.51 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.78 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 12.85 earnings per share for the current year.
General Motors Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is currently 29.03%.
Key Headlines Impacting General Motors
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GM approved Pinnacle Intelligence as a vendor for Business Development Center services, reinforcing its push to use AI-enabled tools in retail operations and customer support. General Motors Selects Pinnacle Intelligence for BDC Services, Supporting Its Integrated AI-Enabled Approach
- Positive Sentiment: Reports that GM received preliminary FDIC approval for an industrial bank charter could improve financing flexibility and support future captive-lending growth. Ford, GM, Stellantis Join Crypto Firms In Trump-Era Bank Charter Push After Winning Preliminary FDIC Approval: Report
- Positive Sentiment: GM also landed work tied to NASA’s lunar terrain vehicle program, highlighting its battery and propulsion technology beyond traditional auto sales. General Motors to make batteries for NASA’s new manned moon rover
- Neutral Sentiment: GM recognized several suppliers in its annual awards, which is a constructive sign for operations but not likely a major stock driver by itself. Bridgestone Recognized as 2025 Supplier of the Year by General Motors
- Negative Sentiment: CEO Mary T. Barra sold a large amount of GM shares in multiple transactions, and EVP Rory Harvey also sold shares, which may weigh on sentiment even though the sales were planned. Mary T. Barra insider trade details
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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