Kazazian Asset Management LLC Trims Holdings in General Motors Company $GM

Kazazian Asset Management LLC decreased its holdings in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 41.6% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,611 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 10,389 shares during the period. General Motors comprises approximately 1.3% of Kazazian Asset Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 16th largest holding. Kazazian Asset Management LLC’s holdings in General Motors were worth $1,188,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its stake in General Motors by 3.3% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 31,322,758 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,909,748,000 after purchasing an additional 989,189 shares during the period. Capital World Investors increased its stake in General Motors by 8.2% in the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 18,130,519 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,105,420,000 after purchasing an additional 1,366,467 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in General Motors by 5.5% in the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 14,252,689 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $868,986,000 after purchasing an additional 748,831 shares during the period. Viking Global Investors LP increased its stake in General Motors by 81.1% in the second quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 13,018,874 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $640,659,000 after purchasing an additional 5,830,050 shares during the period. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its stake in General Motors by 5.3% in the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 6,001,245 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $365,897,000 after purchasing an additional 302,140 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Price Performance

Shares of GM stock opened at $78.81 on Monday. General Motors Company has a 1-year low of $46.81 and a 1-year high of $87.62. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $76.04 and its 200 day moving average is $77.66. The company has a market cap of $71.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.78, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.99.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by $1.09. General Motors had a return on equity of 16.68% and a net margin of 1.38%.The company had revenue of $43.62 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.51 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.78 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. Research analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 12.85 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, June 18th. Investors of record on Friday, June 5th will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.03%.

General Motors announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, January 27th that authorizes the company to buyback $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the auto manufacturer to buy up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on GM. Wall Street Zen raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $102.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Barclays dropped their price target on General Motors from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 30th. Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $95.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $94.65.

Key Headlines Impacting General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM’s supplier network got a boost after Cleveland-Cliffs was named the 2025 GM Supplier of the Year, reinforcing GM’s relationships with key North American materials providers and highlighting supply-chain execution. Cleveland-Cliffs Awarded 2025 GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that GM is ramping up production of the Chevy Trax to meet demand suggest healthier sales momentum for one of its higher-volume models. GM Planning To Increase Chevy Trax Production In June
• Positive Sentiment: GM is moving assembly of its Groove and Aveo models from China to Mexico, a shift that could improve supply-chain resilience and lower tariff or logistics exposure. GM will move assembly of its Groove and Aveo models from China to Mexico
• Positive Sentiment: GM was also mentioned among major U.S. companies seeking tariff refunds, which could help offset prior duty costs if approved. Trump said he’d ‘remember’ companies that didn’t apply for tariff refunds. Many of them are anyway
• Neutral Sentiment: GM also appeared in broader auto-industry coverage alongside Ford and Stellantis, reflecting continued investor interest in the Detroit automakers rather than a GM-specific catalyst. Ford Surges 8%, Easily Outpaces General Motors and Stellantis: The Detroit Comeback Has a Clear Leader
• Negative Sentiment: GM faces fresh safety-recall headlines, including fixes for incorrect front wheel hub bolts on large SUVs and faulty roof rail airbags on the GMC Sierra, which can weigh on sentiment if investors worry about warranty and reputational costs. GM Recalls Large SUVs To Replace Incorrect Front Wheel Hub Bolts GMC Sierra Recalled Once More Over Faulty Roof Rail Airbags

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.