Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH lessened its holdings in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) by 12.6% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 786,585 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 113,580 shares during the quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH’s holdings in General Motors were worth $63,835,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 456.1% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,062,000 after acquiring an additional 31,755 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 61.4% during the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $913,000 after acquiring an additional 7,058 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 4.8% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 37,524 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,847,000 after acquiring an additional 1,706 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 45.7% during the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 25,366 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,248,000 after acquiring an additional 7,951 shares during the period. Finally, AXA S.A. lifted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 69.4% during the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 66,547 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $3,275,000 after acquiring an additional 27,270 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.
General Motors News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GM announced it reached a U.S. renewable‑energy milestone across operations, which supports sustainability goals and potential energy cost stability. GM Reaches Renewable Energy Milestone Across US Operations
- Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsement: Jim Cramer publicly backed CEO Mary Barra, a boost to investor sentiment around management’s execution. Jim Cramer on General Motors: “I Want You to Invest in Mary Barra”
- Neutral Sentiment: GM bought a new plant at the former Palace of Auburn Hills site to support production of gasoline‑powered Cadillac Escalade and full‑size pickups — a move that preserves high‑margin ICE capacity while the EV strategy is reassessed. GM buys plant built on the site of the former Palace of Auburn Hills
- Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages still show a consensus “Moderate Buy,” indicating some analysts remain constructive despite recent news. General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
- Negative Sentiment: Reports say GM is delaying/indefinitely pausing its next‑generation full‑size electric truck program (Factory Zero and 2028 plans), which undermines the EV growth narrative and likely tempers long‑term EV revenue expectations. GM delays next-gen EV truck program, Crain’s Detroit reports
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets report GM has put next‑gen full‑size EV trucks and SUVs “on ice,” signaling a tactical pivot to hybrids/ICE that could disappoint EV‑focused investors and affect growth multiples. GM puts next-generation full-size EV trucks and SUVs on ice
- Negative Sentiment: GM authorized a roughly $40M award to hire Tesla alum Sterling Anderson and approved record CEO pay — governance and cash‑outlay concerns that have rattled some investors. GM doles out $40 million to bring on Tesla alum Sterling Anderson
- Negative Sentiment: Q1 earnings previews warn of declining EPS and tariff pressures, meaning short‑term results may disappoint and add downward pressure on the stock. General Motors to Report Q1 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
- Negative Sentiment: Analyses argue the EV slowdown plus the truck pivot and executive pay decisions could reshape the bull case for GM, increasing uncertainty around the company’s long‑term strategy. Does GM’s EV Slowdown and Truck Pivot Reshape the Bull Case for General Motors (GM)?
Analyst Ratings Changes
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General Motors Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:GM opened at $79.01 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $71.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.25, a PEG ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.01. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $76.92 and a 200 day simple moving average of $75.55. General Motors Company has a one year low of $44.72 and a one 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 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.26 by $0.25. The business had revenue of $45.29 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $45.81 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.46% and a return on equity of 14.72%. The firm’s revenue was down 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.92 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. Research analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 12.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
General Motors Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th were paid a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. This is a positive change from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. General Motors’s payout ratio is currently 23.92%.
General Motors declared that its board has initiated a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, January 27th that allows the company to buyback $6.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the auto manufacturer to reacquire up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.
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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