J.Safra Asset Management Corp Invests $816,000 in General Motors Company $GM

J.Safra Asset Management Corp acquired a new position in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 10,580 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $816,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Brighton Jones LLC grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 456.1% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,062,000 after acquiring an additional 31,755 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in shares of General Motors by 61.4% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $913,000 after acquiring an additional 7,058 shares during the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in General Motors by 4.8% during the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 37,524 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,847,000 after acquiring an additional 1,706 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC boosted its position in General Motors by 45.7% in the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 25,366 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,248,000 after purchasing an additional 7,951 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AXA S.A. boosted its position in General Motors by 69.4% in the second quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 66,547 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $3,275,000 after purchasing an additional 27,270 shares during the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ohio EV battery production is restarting. GM and LG Energy Solution plan to resume battery-cell production at their Ohio facility after a seven-month shutdown, bringing approximately 1,400 workers back. The restart could improve plant utilization and supports GM’s efforts to expand EV production, although it also suggests demand and capacity remain closely managed. Why Is General Motors Resuming EV Battery Production in Ohio?
• Positive Sentiment: Expectations for future earnings are improving. An analyst raised estimates for GM’s fiscal 2027 earnings, adding to the recent bullish narrative around stronger core operations, improving profitability, and growth in software and digital services. GM’s prior quarterly results also exceeded consensus estimates for revenue and EPS. FY2027 EPS Estimates for General Motors Raised by Analyst
• Neutral Sentiment: GM is stepping back from an Indiana battery project while preserving its Samsung SDI relationship. Exiting a planned joint venture valued at approximately $3.5 billion may reduce near-term capital commitments and reflect a more disciplined approach to EV capacity. However, the decision also highlights uncertainty about battery demand and the pace of EV adoption. GM Steps Back From Indiana Battery Project While Maintaining Samsung SDI Partnership
• Negative Sentiment: Potential changes to the North American trade agreement are a major risk. Detroit automakers are warning that proposed revisions could cost the industry billions and weaken competitiveness. Higher costs, disrupted supply chains, or reduced tariff benefits would pressure GM’s margins and vehicle pricing. Detroit automakers fear North American trade deal revamp could cost them billions
• Negative Sentiment: GM’s retreat from China reflects longer-term competitive and growth concerns. The U.S. automaker is reducing its exposure to China as local manufacturers expand and move closer to Western markets, limiting GM’s growth opportunities in the world’s largest auto market. American auto retreat from China accelerates

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on shares of General Motors from $91.00 to $103.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $101.41.

General Motors Stock Performance

General Motors stock opened at $86.73 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $81.66 and its 200 day simple moving average is $79.54. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $76.10 billion, a PE ratio of 43.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. General Motors Company has a 1-year low of $54.33 and a 1-year high of $91.85.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.38. The firm had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The company’s revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.53 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 13.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s payout ratio is currently 36.36%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total transaction of $6,599,591.88. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 46,519 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,862,007.38. This represents a 63.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total transaction of $6,394,977.63. Following the sale, the president directly owned 92,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,303,601.21. The trade was a 43.51% 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. Insiders sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

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.