Prudential PLC Acquires 24,635 Shares of General Motors Company $GM

Prudential PLC boosted its holdings in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 93.3% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 51,025 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 24,635 shares during the period. Prudential PLC’s holdings in General Motors were worth $4,149,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Tsfg LLC grew its holdings in General Motors by 5.7% during the fourth quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 2,241 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $182,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC grew its holdings in General Motors by 15.6% during the fourth quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 905 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $74,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. PDS Planning Inc grew its holdings in General Motors by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. PDS Planning Inc now owns 3,996 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $325,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares during the last quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC grew its holdings in General Motors by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 15,043 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,223,000 after purchasing an additional 138 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC grew its holdings in General Motors by 47.3% during the fourth quarter. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC now owns 442 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at General Motors

In other news, EVP Rory Harvey sold 9,124 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.97, for a total value of $775,266.28. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 37,395 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,177,453.15. This trade represents a 19.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total transaction of $586,075.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 25,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,192,490. The trade was a 21.09% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 577,567 shares of company stock worth $47,557,888. Insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Trading Down 1.3%

Shares of General Motors stock opened at $82.10 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $77.66 and its 200-day simple moving average is $78.45. The company has a market cap of $74.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.11, a PEG ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.30. 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 1 year low of $47.19 and a 1 year high of $87.62.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $1.09. The business had revenue of $43.62 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.51 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. General Motors’s quarterly revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.78 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 12.85 EPS for the current year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 5th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.03%.

General Motors News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: GM is moving forward with a major $900 million investment tied to a new battery effort at its Warren Tech Center, underscoring the company’s commitment to its electric vehicle future and long-term product pipeline. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: GM was highlighted as a market outperformer in recent trading, reflecting investor interest in the stock after a strong move higher and suggesting improving sentiment around the automaker. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: GM was also recognized by Aspen Aerogels as its 2025 Supplier of the Year, reinforcing the automaker’s leadership in EV thermal management and supplier relationships. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: GM CEO Mary Barra discussed what it will take for the U.S. to compete with China in the EV race, keeping attention on GM’s strategic positioning but without a direct new financial catalyst. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s board rejected a proposal to separate the chair and CEO roles, a governance update that may not materially change the investment case in the near term. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: A supplier strike could disrupt GM pickup production, creating a potential operational headwind if the labor issue lasts. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Mary Barra sold 23,000 GM shares may add some pressure on sentiment, even if the sale does not necessarily change the company’s fundamentals. Article Title

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GM has been the topic of several analyst reports. Benchmark increased their price target on General Motors from $65.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Bank of America initiated coverage on General Motors in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. They set a “buy” rating and a $105.00 price target on the stock. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $102.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Citigroup increased their price target on General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on General Motors from $96.00 to $95.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, General Motors currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $95.65.

General Motors Company Profile

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.