Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. Sells 901,733 Shares of General Motors Company $GM

Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. lowered its stake in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 12.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,412,719 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 901,733 shares during the period. General Motors makes up 1.9% of Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 16th biggest holding. Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. owned about 0.69% of General Motors worth $390,983,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH bought a new position in General Motors in the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new position in shares of General Motors in the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. grew its position in General Motors by 94.6% in the 3rd quarter. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. now owns 545 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares during the period. ESL Trust Services LLC bought a new stake in General Motors during the 3rd quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in General Motors during the second quarter worth $38,000. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $48.00 to $57.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Argus set a $78.00 price target on General Motors in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of General Motors from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Evercore increased their price target on General Motors from $85.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on General Motors from $97.00 to $102.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $88.43.

Insider Activity

In related news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 7,724 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.00, for a total transaction of $556,128.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 12,007 shares in the company, valued at approximately $864,504. This represents a 39.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

General Motors Price Performance

General Motors stock opened at $84.30 on Friday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $81.34 and its 200 day simple moving average is $68.08. General Motors Company has a 12 month low of $41.60 and a 12 month high of $87.62. The company has a market cap of $76.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.01, a PEG ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.36. 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 (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The auto manufacturer reported $2.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.26 by $0.25. The firm had revenue of $45.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.81 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 14.72% and a net margin of 1.46%.The business’s revenue was down 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous 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 Company will post 11.44 EPS for the current year.

General Motors Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This is a positive change from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is 19.93%.

General Motors declared that its board has approved a share buyback program on Tuesday, January 27th that authorizes the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the auto manufacturer to repurchase up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM says North America EBIT margins should rebound to roughly 8–10% in 2026 as cost reductions, regulatory relief and a better product mix improve profitability — this underpins management’s case for stronger free cash flow going forward. 5 Reasons GM Expects North America Margins to Improve in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Management is leaning into buybacks and dividends, using rising free cash flow to shrink the share count and boost per‑share metrics — a direct driver of higher EPS and investor returns. Are Dividends and Buybacks Now Central to GM’s Capital Strategy?
• Positive Sentiment: GM Korea plans to raise production to ~500,000 units in 2026, signaling higher volume and potential scale benefits in key markets. Volume upside supports margin recovery if mix and pricing hold. GM Korea to lift production to 500,000 units in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: GM will keep the Allison transmission branding on its heavy‑duty Silverado/Sierra pickups — a retention of trusted tech/branding that supports fleet and truck buyer demand in a profitable segment. GM’s Heavy Duty Trucks Will Wear An Iconic Name Once More
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s planning/contingency posture for a potential economic downturn highlights cost controls and liquidity planning — good governance but not an immediate earnings catalyst. How GM is preparing for an economic downturn
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/press commentary (Fool.com) highlights GM as a contrarian buy with upside potential — useful for retail interest but represents opinion rather than new company fundamentals. Here’s My Top Stock to Buy in February
• Negative Sentiment: Macro risk: a CNBC piece flags China’s accelerating EV exports and industry scale, which intensifies long‑term competitive pressure on U.S. automakers’ EV strategies and pricing. That raises strategic risk for GM’s EV investments over time. How America’s EV retreat is increasing China’s control of global markets
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/financial risk: Canadian authorities are seeking repayment of EV incentives from automakers, including GM — this could create headline risk, potential cash outflows or provisions if resolved unfavorably. GM And Stellantis Got The Cash, Now Canada Wants A Refund

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.