Moon Capital Management LP Acquires New Shares in General Motors Company $GM

Moon Capital Management LP acquired a new position in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund acquired 42,954 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,619,000. General Motors accounts for approximately 1.9% of Moon Capital Management LP’s holdings, making the stock its 5th largest holding.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in GM. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of General Motors in the third quarter worth about $29,000. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. increased its holdings in General Motors by 94.6% during the 3rd quarter. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. now owns 545 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 265 shares during the period. ESL Trust Services LLC bought a new stake in General Motors during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in General Motors in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Finally, Optimum Investment Advisors boosted its holdings in General Motors by 60.0% in the 2nd quarter. Optimum Investment Advisors now owns 800 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Stock Down 2.4%

Shares of NYSE GM opened at $79.56 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $71.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.43, a PEG ratio of 0.45 and a beta of 1.36. General Motors Company has a one year low of $41.60 and a one year high of $87.62. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $82.14 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $70.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.01.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The auto manufacturer reported $2.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.26 by $0.25. General Motors had a net margin of 1.46% and a return on equity of 14.72%. The company had revenue of $45.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $45.81 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.92 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 11.44 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, January 27th that permits the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the auto manufacturer to reacquire up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

General Motors Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. 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 of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. General Motors’s payout ratio is 19.93%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on GM shares. Piper Sandler reiterated 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. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $104.00 price target on General Motors in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on General Motors from $82.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of General Motors from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 4th. Finally, Benchmark lifted their target price on shares of General Motors from $65.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, General Motors presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $89.52.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM’s push into high-margin software and subscription services (OnStar, Super Cruise) is highlighted as a growing recurring-revenue engine that can boost margins and valuation over time. How GM’s High-Margin Software Engine Is Becoming a Key Catalyst
• Positive Sentiment: GM is actively promoting OnStar and Super Cruise in new international markets (an Arab market rollout), supporting subscription growth and service revenue diversification. GM Promoting OnStar And Super Cruise In This Arab Market
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation discussions are mixed: some analyses show flat near-term price action versus stronger multi‑year returns, leaving investor narratives (DCF vs. sentiment) in conflict. This keeps the stock’s direction sensitive to news flow. A Look At General Motors (GM) Valuation As User Narratives Clash With DCF Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (Ford, Stellantis) and macro factors (EV demand, tariffs) are fueling analyst debate on relative upside, so broker views could swing sentiment. General Motors or Ford: Which Auto Biggie is a Better Buy Now?
• Negative Sentiment: GM announced a transmission-related recall affecting tens of thousands of SUVs/trucks (reports cite ~43,000+ units), a safety issue that can drive recall costs, dealer traffic and short-term sentiment pressure. GM recalls thousands of vehicles over transmission issue that could increase risk of crash
• Negative Sentiment: GM also issued a recall tied to incorrectly repaired large trucks due to a software issue — a repeat-quality control theme that can raise warranty and remediation costs. GM Recalls Incorrectly Repaired Large Trucks Over Software Issue
• Negative Sentiment: Class-action lawsuits alleging brake defects (brake booster vacuum pumps and related claims on several crossovers/SUVs) add legal and settlement risk that could weigh on near-term cash flow and sentiment. GM Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Failing Brake Booster Vacuum Pumps

General Motors 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.