General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Receives $88.43 Consensus Target Price from Brokerages

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) has received a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-four brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given a hold rating, fifteen have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $88.4348.

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on GM shares. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on General Motors from $48.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on General Motors from $92.00 to $107.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $105.00 price objective (up previously from $98.00) on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of General Motors from $97.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th.

General Motors Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of NYSE:GM opened at $84.30 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $81.34 and a 200-day moving average price of $68.08. The stock has a market cap of $76.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.01, a PEG ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.36. General Motors has a 52-week low of $41.60 and a 52-week high of $87.62. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The auto manufacturer reported $2.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.26 by $0.25. The company had revenue of $45.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.81 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.46% and a return on equity of 14.72%. General Motors’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.92 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. Equities analysts predict that General Motors will post 11.44 EPS for the current year.

General Motors announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, January 27th that permits the company to buyback $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the auto manufacturer to purchase up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

General Motors Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be given a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is an increase from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. General Motors’s payout ratio is currently 19.93%.

Insider Buying and Selling at General Motors

In related news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 7,724 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.00, for a total value of $556,128.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 12,007 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $864,504. This represents a 39.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of General Motors

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH purchased a new stake in General Motors in the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of General Motors during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. GFG Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of General Motors during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its stake in General Motors by 500.0% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 330 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 275 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new stake in General Motors in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM says North America EBIT margins should rebound to roughly 8–10% in 2026 as cost reductions, regulatory relief and a better product mix improve profitability — this underpins management’s case for stronger free cash flow going forward. 5 Reasons GM Expects North America Margins to Improve in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Management is leaning into buybacks and dividends, using rising free cash flow to shrink the share count and boost per‑share metrics — a direct driver of higher EPS and investor returns. Are Dividends and Buybacks Now Central to GM’s Capital Strategy?
• Positive Sentiment: GM Korea plans to raise production to ~500,000 units in 2026, signaling higher volume and potential scale benefits in key markets. Volume upside supports margin recovery if mix and pricing hold. GM Korea to lift production to 500,000 units in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: GM will keep the Allison transmission branding on its heavy‑duty Silverado/Sierra pickups — a retention of trusted tech/branding that supports fleet and truck buyer demand in a profitable segment. GM’s Heavy Duty Trucks Will Wear An Iconic Name Once More
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s planning/contingency posture for a potential economic downturn highlights cost controls and liquidity planning — good governance but not an immediate earnings catalyst. How GM is preparing for an economic downturn
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/press commentary (Fool.com) highlights GM as a contrarian buy with upside potential — useful for retail interest but represents opinion rather than new company fundamentals. Here’s My Top Stock to Buy in February
• Negative Sentiment: Macro risk: a CNBC piece flags China’s accelerating EV exports and industry scale, which intensifies long‑term competitive pressure on U.S. automakers’ EV strategies and pricing. That raises strategic risk for GM’s EV investments over time. How America’s EV retreat is increasing China’s control of global markets
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/financial risk: Canadian authorities are seeking repayment of EV incentives from automakers, including GM — this could create headline risk, potential cash outflows or provisions if resolved unfavorably. GM And Stellantis Got The Cash, Now Canada Wants A Refund

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.