Great Lakes Advisors LLC Invests $10.62 Million in General Motors Company $GM

Great Lakes Advisors LLC bought a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 137,839 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $10,625,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in General Motors by 456.1% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,062,000 after buying an additional 31,755 shares during 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 valued at $913,000 after acquiring an additional 7,058 shares during the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. raised its position in shares of General Motors by 4.8% during the 2nd 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 in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC lifted its stake in General Motors by 45.7% during 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. lifted its stake in General Motors by 69.4% during 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 currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More General Motors News

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 Activity

In related news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 428,994 shares in the company, valued at $38,772,477.72. This trade represents a 42.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Grant Michael Dixton sold 40,000 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.44, for a total value of $3,537,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 54,992 shares in the company, valued at $4,863,492.48. This represents a 42.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425. Company insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have commented on GM shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Friday, July 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $91.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $90.00 to $99.00 in a research note on Monday, July 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.41.

General Motors Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GM opened at $83.73 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $81.67 and a 200 day moving average price of $79.51. General Motors Company has a 1-year low of $54.33 and a 1-year high of $91.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.97. The company has a market cap of $73.47 billion, a PE ratio of 42.29, a P/E/G ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30.

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

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th 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%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. General Motors’s payout ratio is 36.36%.

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.