Shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) have been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-four ratings firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have issued a hold recommendation, seventeen have given a buy recommendation and two have issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $91.25.
Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on General Motors from $92.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. HSBC boosted their target price on General Motors from $48.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on General Motors from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the company from $83.00 to $90.00 in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Wolfe Research upgraded shares of General Motors from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $96.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th.
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General Motors Stock Down 0.6%
General Motors stock opened at $78.06 on Tuesday. The company has a market capitalization of $70.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.93, a P/E/G ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 1.34. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $76.84 and its 200-day simple moving average is $75.83. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. General Motors has a 1-year low of $44.72 and a 1-year high of $87.62.
General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The auto manufacturer reported $2.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.26 by $0.25. The firm had revenue of $45.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $45.81 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.46% and a return on equity of 14.72%. General Motors’s revenue for the quarter was down 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.92 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that General Motors will post 12.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
General Motors declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program on Tuesday, January 27th that allows the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the auto manufacturer to repurchase up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
General Motors Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th were given a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is a boost from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. General Motors’s payout ratio is presently 23.92%.
Key Stories Impacting General Motors
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights GM as a “strong value stock,” arguing valuation metrics and analyst coverage support upside for value‑oriented investors. Here’s Why General Motors (GM) is a Strong Value Stock
- Positive Sentiment: GM reached a renewable energy milestone across U.S. operations, supporting ESG credentials and potentially lowering operating costs over time. GM Reaches Renewable Energy Milestone Across US Operations
- Neutral Sentiment: GM says it still backs its 6.2‑liter V8 recall fix and is directing owners to 10‑year coverage — reassuring for owners but a potential cost overhang. GM Says It Still Backs Its 6.2-Liter V8 Recall Fix and Points Owners to 10-Year Coverage
- Neutral Sentiment: Several analyst pieces and comparison stories (Zacks, Yahoo) examine GM vs. Tesla and Q1 expectations — useful context but not immediate catalysts. Tesla Vs GM: Which is the Best Investment as the Q1 Earnings Season Heats Up?
- Neutral Sentiment: Human‑interest and nonfinancial items (e.g., Rick Hendrick’s purchase of a GM military vehicle) are noise for investors. Why NASCAR legend Rick Hendrick spent $1M on a GM military vehicle
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that CEO Mary Barra and other top execs’ bonuses weren’t reduced due to tariff impacts and coverage of Barra’s ~$29.9M pay package have raised governance scrutiny that could pressure investor sentiment. GM CEO Mary Barra’s $29.9 Million Payday Raises Eyebrows as Executive Pay Climbs Across Detroit
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage says GM is “done with Ultium,” signaling a material setback in its proprietary battery strategy and raising questions about future EV cost competitiveness. General Motors is done with Ultium: Here’s why it couldn’t be saved
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets report GM halted next‑generation full‑size EV trucks and is refocusing on hybrid pickups — a near‑term margin/complexity play that undermines EV leadership narrative and likely weighs on valuation multiples tied to growth/EV optionality. GM puts next-generation full-size EV trucks and SUVs on ice
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.
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