General Motors (NYSE:GM) EVP Rory Harvey Sells 8,882 Shares of Stock

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) 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 transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 28,513 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,479,205.35. The trade was a 23.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Rory Harvey also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Thursday, May 28th, Rory Harvey sold 9,124 shares of General Motors stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.97, for a total transaction of $775,266.28.
• On Wednesday, May 27th, Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of General Motors stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total transaction of $6,599,591.88.
• On Friday, May 22nd, Rory Harvey sold 5,652 shares of General Motors stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $79.57, for a total transaction of $449,729.64.

General Motors Stock Performance

Shares of GM stock opened at $89.43 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $80.14 and a two-hundred day moving average of $78.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $78.47 billion, a PE ratio of 45.17, a P/E/G ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $51.69 and a 52 week high of $91.85.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The business had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.53 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 13.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

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

More General Motors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM’s second-quarter earnings of $3.57 per share exceeded the $3.19 consensus estimate, while revenue of $48.03 billion also topped expectations and increased 1.9% year over year. The results support the company’s 2026 EPS guidance of $12 to $14. GM vs. Ford Stock: Which Auto Giant Is the Better Buy After Q2 Earnings?
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group raised its GM EPS forecasts to $13.40 for 2026 and $14.99 for 2027, above its previous estimates. Tigress Financial also lifted its price target to $130 and maintained a strong-buy rating, providing additional bullish analyst momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: GM was highlighted as a value and momentum candidate, with analysts pointing to earnings growth, cash-flow strength and potential benefits as one-time restructuring costs fade. GM also remains Canada’s EV sales leader, with first-half EV sales up 33.4% year over year. 4 Value Stocks Investors Should Buy in the Second Half of 2026
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s investment in a Missouri assembly plant and use of AI agents in its autonomous-driving engineering operations could improve manufacturing capacity and development productivity over time. GM redesigned its engineering workflows around AI agents
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s shares are near a 52-week high, prompting debate over whether the recent rally can continue. The elevated valuation could attract profit-taking even as improving earnings estimates support the bull case. General Motors Hits Fresh High
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Mary Barra, President Mark Reuss, EVP Rory Harvey and CAO Christopher Hatto collectively sold substantial amounts of GM stock under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans. Although the transactions were scheduled and the executives retain shares, the concentration of sales may weigh on sentiment.
• Negative Sentiment: Reports claim tariffs could cost GM as much as $3.5 billion, contradicting political claims that import taxes are helping the automaker. Investors may also remain concerned about reports of defective engines and related quality liabilities. Tariffs have saved General Motors

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Tigress Financial raised their target price on shares of General Motors from $92.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 4th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Citigroup raised their price objective 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. Finally, Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, General Motors presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $101.41.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Cibc World Market Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 57.2% in the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 200,662 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $16,318,000 after purchasing an additional 72,984 shares during the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp grew its stake in General Motors by 82.0% during the 4th quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 72,062 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $5,860,000 after buying an additional 32,474 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. increased its position in General Motors by 206.4% during the fourth quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. now owns 21,004 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,708,000 after buying an additional 14,150 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its stake in General Motors by 16.2% in the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 202,172 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $15,062,000 after buying an additional 28,163 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $17,753,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

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.