Lombard Odier Asset Management Switzerland SA increased its stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) by 29.4% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 39,209 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 8,900 shares during the period. Lombard Odier Asset Management Switzerland SA’s holdings in General Motors were worth $2,921,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in General Motors during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. SouthState Bank Corp boosted its holdings in General Motors by 101.7% during the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new position in General Motors in the first quarter valued at $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of General Motors during the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Founders Capital Management acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at about $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several research analysts recently commented on GM shares. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $102.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $99.00 target price for the company in a research note on Monday. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $99.68.
More General Motors News
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GM raised its 2026 profit outlook again after a strong quarter, reinforcing the view that earnings momentum is improving and giving bulls more confidence in the stock. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage after earnings has been favorable, with reports highlighting stronger fundamentals, disciplined pricing, and a valuation that still looks attractive versus peers. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: GM’s manufacturing investments, including the $157 million Missouri plant upgrade, suggest continued support for truck production and operational efficiency. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: GM and IONATE announced a smart-grid transformer deployment at a Michigan plant, a positive sustainability/efficiency step, but likely not a major near-term stock driver. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: Reports of unusually large options trading and upbeat price-target chatter may reflect rising investor interest, but they do not by themselves change GM’s operating outlook. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: GM’s pullback on EVs after a roughly $10.9 billion charge underscores the cost of prior EV investments and reminds investors that the transition remains expensive and uncertain. Article Title
General Motors Stock Performance
GM opened at $82.59 on Monday. 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 12-month low of $51.69 and a 12-month high of $87.62. The business has a 50 day moving average of $79.24 and a 200-day moving average of $78.83. The stock has a market cap of $72.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.71, a PEG ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.31.
General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.53 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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, equities research analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 13.23 earnings per share for the current year.
General Motors Announces Dividend
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 given a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.36%.
Insider Activity
In related news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 215,391 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.01, for a total value of $17,233,433.91. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 770,491 shares in the company, valued at approximately $61,646,984.91. This represents a 21.85% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total transaction of $586,075.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 25,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,192,490. This represents a 21.09% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 697,388 shares of company stock valued at $57,752,596 over the last ninety days. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
General Motors 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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