General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) has received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-three brokerages that are covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have assigned a hold recommendation, eighteen have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $101.4091.

Several research analysts have commented on GM shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Friday, July 17th. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $102.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 4th. Mizuho lowered their price objective on General Motors from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price objective on General Motors from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd.

Insider Activity

In related news, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total value of $6,394,977.63. Following the sale, the president directly owned 92,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,303,601.21. This trade represents a 43.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 8,882 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $86.95, for a total transaction of $772,289.90. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 28,513 shares in the company, valued at $2,479,205.35. This represents a 23.75% 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. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 1,241,401 shares of company stock worth $106,313,695. Company insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On General Motors

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. SouthState Bank Corp grew its position in General Motors by 101.7% in the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 177 shares in the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new position in General Motors in the first quarter valued at $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Comprehensive Financial Planning Inc. PA purchased a new stake in General Motors during the fourth quarter valued at about $33,000. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifted some earnings expectations. Zacks Research raised its Q4 2026 EPS forecast to $2.56 from $2.52, while another analyst reportedly boosted full-year FY2026 estimates. GM’s current consensus EPS forecast is $13.29. FY2026 EPS Estimates for General Motors Boosted by Analyst
• Positive Sentiment: GM continues to benefit from better-than-expected earnings. The automaker’s latest quarterly results exceeded both EPS and revenue estimates, with earnings of $3.57 per share on $48.03 billion in revenue. The stock has also gained since that report, supporting near-term investor momentum. General Motors Up Since Last Earnings Report
• Positive Sentiment: Valuation expectations improved. One analysis raised GM’s fair-value estimate from $94.81 to $100.04 per share following mixed reactions to its second-quarter results and guidance. General Motors Fair Value Rises
• Neutral Sentiment: GM is generating higher profits while selling fewer vehicles. That strategy contrasts with Toyota’s volume-focused approach, which is reportedly bringing the rival closer to GM’s long-standing U.S. sales leadership. The development highlights both GM’s improved profitability and potential longer-term market-share risk. GM and Toyota U.S. Auto Sales
• Negative Sentiment: NHTSA opened a probe covering nearly 1 million GM pickups and SUVs. Regulators are reviewing 997,743 vehicles after 499 complaints involving engine failures, including concerns that an earlier recall may not have resolved the problem. The investigation raises potential risks of additional recalls, repair costs, legal exposure and reputational damage. NHTSA Probe Into GM Vehicles
• Negative Sentiment: Longer-term earnings estimates remain mixed. Zacks Research lowered its Q1 2028 EPS forecast to $3.09 from $3.20, signaling some caution about GM’s future earnings trajectory despite the improved near-term estimate.

General Motors Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of GM opened at $87.98 on Monday. General Motors has a twelve month low of $54.33 and a twelve month high of $91.85. The stock has a market cap of $77.20 billion, a PE ratio of 44.43, a P/E/G ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $82.01 and its 200-day moving average price is $79.54.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. The company had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 last year, the business earned $2.53 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that General Motors will post 13.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 36.36%.

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.