Quantbot Technologies LP decreased its position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) by 75.0% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 76,477 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 229,300 shares during the quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP’s holdings in General Motors were worth $4,663,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in General Motors by 456.1% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,062,000 after purchasing an additional 31,755 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of General Motors by 61.4% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $913,000 after buying an additional 7,058 shares during the last quarter. Keybank National Association OH raised its position in shares of General Motors by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Keybank National Association OH now owns 35,238 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,734,000 after buying an additional 499 shares in the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 28.1% in the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 90,775 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,467,000 after acquiring an additional 19,925 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Simon Quick Advisors LLC grew its position in General Motors by 12.5% in the second quarter. Simon Quick Advisors LLC now owns 9,546 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $470,000 after acquiring an additional 1,060 shares in the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
General Motors Stock Down 2.8%
NYSE:GM opened at $78.56 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $71.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.43 and a beta of 1.37. General Motors Company has a twelve month low of $41.60 and a twelve month high of $87.62. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $82.09 and a 200-day simple moving average of $71.11.
General Motors announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback program on Tuesday, January 27th that permits the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the auto manufacturer to purchase up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.
General Motors Increases Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This is a positive change from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 19.93%.
Key Stories Impacting General Motors
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Record truck sales and shareholder-return actions boosted near-term revenue and cash-return expectations, supporting GM’s underlying earnings outlook. General Motors Company (GM) Rises on Record Truck Sales and Shareholder Returns
- Positive Sentiment: An investor letter highlighted factors that lifted GM in Q4 (operational strength in key segments), signaling some institutional interest in the stock after recent results. Here’s What Lifted General Motors (GM) in Q4
- Neutral Sentiment: GM expanded the lineup of the Wuling Yangguang EV van in China — product development that can support EV unit growth in non-U.S. markets but has limited near-term impact on U.S. margins. GM’s 2026 Wuling Yangguang EV Van Gets Expanded Lineup
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader industry supply-chain stories (U.S. moves on rare-earth independence) and materials results may affect EV battery supply dynamics over time but are not an immediate driver of GM’s share move. The U.S. Takes A Huge Step In Becoming Rare Earth Independent
- Negative Sentiment: Iowa’s attorney general has sued GM and OnStar, alleging the company sold drivers’ location/data without proper disclosure or consent — a regulatory and reputational risk that can lead to fines, consent decrees or stricter oversight. Iowa accuses General Motors of not disclosing OnStar data sharing
- Negative Sentiment: Recall announced for ~43,732 full-size SUVs over a transmission software issue that could cause rough shifts or rear-wheel lock-up — raises near-term repair costs and may dent consumer confidence. General Motors Recalls 43,732 SUVs Amid Software Transmission Issue
- Negative Sentiment: Data showing GM among the weaker automakers on fleet average fuel economy could increase regulatory scrutiny and highlight EV transition challenges, pressuring valuation multiple expectations. GM Among Worst Automakers In Fleet Average Fuel Economy
Analysts Set New Price Targets
GM has been the subject of several analyst reports. DZ Bank raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $98.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $85.00 to $97.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their target price on shares of General Motors from $82.00 to $83.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $89.52.
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.
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