Capital World Investors Purchases 1,405,530 Shares of General Motors Company $GM

Capital World Investors increased its position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 7.8% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 19,536,049 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,405,530 shares during the quarter. Capital World Investors’ holdings in General Motors were worth $1,588,688,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in General Motors in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in General Motors by 500.0% in the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 330 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares in the last quarter. Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new stake in General Motors during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Founders Capital Management bought a new stake in General Motors during the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in General Motors during the 3rd quarter valued at $32,000. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on GM shares. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on General Motors from $104.00 to $91.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. TD Cowen increased their target price on General Motors from $122.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wolfe Research raised General Motors from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $96.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on General Motors from $57.00 to $59.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Mizuho dropped their target price 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. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, General Motors currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $95.65.

General Motors Stock Down 1.3%

General Motors stock opened at $82.10 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.99. The stock has a market capitalization of $74.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.11, a PEG ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.30. General Motors Company has a 1-year low of $47.19 and a 1-year high of $87.62. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $77.66 and a 200-day moving average price of $78.45.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by $1.09. The firm had revenue of $43.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $43.51 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 16.68% and a net margin of 1.38%.The business’s quarterly revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.78 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 12.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be given a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.03%.

General Motors News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM is moving forward with a major $900 million investment tied to a new battery effort at its Warren Tech Center, underscoring the company’s commitment to its electric vehicle future and long-term product pipeline. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: GM was highlighted as a market outperformer in recent trading, reflecting investor interest in the stock after a strong move higher and suggesting improving sentiment around the automaker. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: GM was also recognized by Aspen Aerogels as its 2025 Supplier of the Year, reinforcing the automaker’s leadership in EV thermal management and supplier relationships. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: GM CEO Mary Barra discussed what it will take for the U.S. to compete with China in the EV race, keeping attention on GM’s strategic positioning but without a direct new financial catalyst. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s board rejected a proposal to separate the chair and CEO roles, a governance update that may not materially change the investment case in the near term. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: A supplier strike could disrupt GM pickup production, creating a potential operational headwind if the labor issue lasts. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Mary Barra sold 23,000 GM shares may add some pressure on sentiment, even if the sale does not necessarily change the company’s fundamentals. Article Title

Insider Transactions at General Motors

In other news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 23,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $1,955,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 592,242 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $50,340,570. This trade represents a 3.74% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $586,075.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 25,794 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,192,490. The trade was a 21.09% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 577,567 shares of company stock valued at $47,557,888 in the last quarter. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.