Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab Takes Position in General Motors Company $GM

Danica Pension Livsforsikringsaktieselskab bought a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 134,736 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $10,385,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in General Motors in the second quarter valued at $2,988,000. Diversify Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of General Motors during the 2nd quarter worth about $288,000. Gables Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of General Motors in the 2nd quarter valued at about $216,000. Wealthfront Advisers LLC bought a new stake in shares of General Motors in the 2nd quarter valued at about $10,813,000. Finally, Foster & Motley Inc. acquired a new stake in General Motors in the 2nd quarter valued at about $10,220,000. 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: GM has gained about 14% since its second-quarter earnings report, outperforming Ford. The comparison reflects investor confidence in GM’s stronger-than-expected results and improved outlook, including guidance for fiscal 2026 earnings of $12–$14 per share. GM Up 14%, F Down 3% Since Q2 Earnings: Which Is the Better Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s upcoming 2027 electric vehicles are expected to support Tesla’s charging standard without requiring a separate adapter, potentially improving customer convenience and the competitiveness of GM’s EV lineup. GM Says Its 2027 EVs Won’t Need a Tesla Adapter
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s relative performance versus other automakers remains a focus for investors following second-quarter earnings. The company’s results compare favorably with several peers, but the broader auto sector still faces uncertainty from tariffs, EV demand and changing consumer preferences. Automobile Manufacturing Stocks Q2 Teardown
• Negative Sentiment: GM asked to be removed as a partner from its LG Energy Solution battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, citing EV-demand considerations and strategic alignment. The move may reduce near-term capital exposure, but also highlights softer-than-expected EV demand and could limit battery-production scale. LG Energy Solution battery plant opens with customers other than GM
• Negative Sentiment: GM plans to eliminate 350 jobs at its Lansing Grand River plant in January 2027, signaling production adjustments and potentially weaker labor utilization. GM Laying Off 350 Workers At Lansing Grand River Plant
• Negative Sentiment: Contract negotiations with Unifor could be more contentious than Ford’s talks, creating a risk of higher labor costs, operational disruptions or a strike involving GM’s Canadian facilities. What Makes GM-Unifor Contract Talks More Contentious

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Rory Harvey sold 8,882 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $86.95, for a total value of $772,289.90. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 28,513 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,479,205.35. The trade was a 23.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total value of $28,781,330.24. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 428,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $38,772,477.72. The trade was a 42.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 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 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of GM opened at $83.73 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $73.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 1.14. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $54.33 and a 52 week high of $91.85. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $81.67 and its 200 day simple moving average is $79.51.

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

General Motors Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s payout ratio is 36.36%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on GM shares. Barclays lifted their price target on General Motors from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Finally, Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $95.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 11th. One research 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 given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, General Motors presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.41.

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.