Invst LLC Makes New Investment in General Motors Company $GM

Invst LLC purchased a new stake in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 13,544 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,044,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Tsfg LLC boosted its stake in shares of General Motors by 5.7% during the 4th quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 2,241 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $182,000 after acquiring an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC increased its stake in shares of General Motors by 15.6% in the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 905 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $74,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares in the last quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. raised its holdings in General Motors by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 19,477 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,584,000 after purchasing an additional 127 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. raised its holdings in General Motors by 2.0% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 6,887 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $560,000 after purchasing an additional 136 shares during the period. Finally, Waddell & Associates LLC lifted its position in General Motors by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 10,737 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $873,000 after purchasing an additional 137 shares in the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

General Motors Price Performance

Shares of General Motors stock opened at $85.84 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $75.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.35, a PEG 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 stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $82.14 and its 200-day simple moving average is $79.55. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $54.33 and a 52 week high of $91.85.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.38. The firm had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The firm’s revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.53 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 13.29 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, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.36%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

GM has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Jefferies Financial Group raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $90.00 to $99.00 in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. TD Cowen increased their target price on shares of General Motors from $126.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and set a $95.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a research note on Monday, May 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $101.41.

Insider Activity

In related news, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total transaction of $6,394,977.63. Following the completion of the transaction, the president directly owned 92,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,303,601.21. This trade represents a 43.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total transaction of $28,781,330.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 428,994 shares in the company, valued at approximately $38,772,477.72. This represents a 42.61% 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. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 843,459 shares of company stock valued at $73,997,017. Company insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Labor disruption risk has eased: GM and Unifor reached tentative agreements covering Canadian workers, reportedly including pay increases. The agreements could reduce the risk of a strike, although final details and ratification remain pending. GM, Unifor reach tentative agreements with pay hikes
• Positive Sentiment: Supply-chain resilience could improve: GM has established a purchasing facility of up to $4.5 billion with Procura Auto Parts to secure critical components during future disruptions. The move may support production continuity, though it also represents a significant financial commitment. General Motors Company spends $4.5 billion on chips
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation signals are mixed: Despite a 170.8% three-year gain, one analysis estimates GM trades below its discounted-cash-flow value while market-based multiples suggest the shares may be expensive. This creates uncertainty about additional upside after the strong rally. General Motors stock may trade at a premium despite its run
• Neutral Sentiment: Future product strategy remains speculative: GM is reportedly considering a successor to the Chevrolet Volt as plug-in hybrid demand grows, but no confirmed launch details were provided. As Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Surges, GM Eyes a Chevy Volt Sequel
• Negative Sentiment: Canadian tariffs threaten margins: Proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian auto imports and parts could increase GM’s manufacturing costs, disrupt its North American supply chain and pressure vehicle profitability. Trump wants to protect U.S. auto makers
• Negative Sentiment: Brake-system investigation has expanded: NHTSA is examining eBoost electronic braking issues across more than 1.1 million GM vehicles after hundreds of reports, over 20 crashes or fires and at least six injuries. Potential recalls, repair costs, liability and reputational damage are key risks. Brake problems in GM EVs draw greater federal scrutiny

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.