Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC Invests $4.15 Million in General Motors Company $GM

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund purchased 53,872 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $4,152,000.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in General Motors during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of General Motors in the first quarter worth $26,000. SouthState Bank Corp boosted its holdings in shares of 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 during the period. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in shares of General Motors in the third quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in shares of General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at $30,000. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Citigroup upped their price target on General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $90.00 to $99.00 in a report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.41.

General Motors Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE GM opened at $86.73 on Friday. General Motors Company has a 12 month low of $54.33 and a 12 month high of $91.85. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $76.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.80, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The business has a 50-day moving average of $81.66 and a 200-day moving average of $79.53.

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 the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a net margin of 1.05% and a return on equity of 18.18%. The company had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.53 earnings per share. General Motors’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 13.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.36%.

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.00, for a total transaction of $620,550.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 18,899 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,700,910. The trade was a 26.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 8,882 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The stock was 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 owned 28,513 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,479,205.35. This trade represents a 23.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock worth $106,763,425. Corporate insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ohio EV battery production is restarting. GM and LG Energy Solution plan to resume battery-cell production at their Ohio facility after a seven-month shutdown, bringing approximately 1,400 workers back. The restart could improve plant utilization and supports GM’s efforts to expand EV production, although it also suggests demand and capacity remain closely managed. Why Is General Motors Resuming EV Battery Production in Ohio?
• Positive Sentiment: Expectations for future earnings are improving. An analyst raised estimates for GM’s fiscal 2027 earnings, adding to the recent bullish narrative around stronger core operations, improving profitability, and growth in software and digital services. GM’s prior quarterly results also exceeded consensus estimates for revenue and EPS. FY2027 EPS Estimates for General Motors Raised by Analyst
• Neutral Sentiment: GM is stepping back from an Indiana battery project while preserving its Samsung SDI relationship. Exiting a planned joint venture valued at approximately $3.5 billion may reduce near-term capital commitments and reflect a more disciplined approach to EV capacity. However, the decision also highlights uncertainty about battery demand and the pace of EV adoption. GM Steps Back From Indiana Battery Project While Maintaining Samsung SDI Partnership
• Negative Sentiment: Potential changes to the North American trade agreement are a major risk. Detroit automakers are warning that proposed revisions could cost the industry billions and weaken competitiveness. Higher costs, disrupted supply chains, or reduced tariff benefits would pressure GM’s margins and vehicle pricing. Detroit automakers fear North American trade deal revamp could cost them billions
• Negative Sentiment: GM’s retreat from China reflects longer-term competitive and growth concerns. The U.S. automaker is reducing its exposure to China as local manufacturers expand and move closer to Western markets, limiting GM’s growth opportunities in the world’s largest auto market. American auto retreat from China accelerates

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.