Decatur Capital Management Inc. Makes New $4.33 Million Investment in General Motors Company $GM

Decatur Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 58,097 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $4,328,000. General Motors makes up 2.0% of Decatur Capital Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th biggest position.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in GM. Tsfg LLC raised its stake in General Motors by 5.7% in the 4th quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 2,241 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $182,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of General Motors by 15.6% during the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 905 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $74,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 19,477 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,584,000 after buying an additional 127 shares in the last quarter. PDS Planning Inc raised its position in shares of General Motors by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. PDS Planning Inc now owns 3,996 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $325,000 after buying an additional 131 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in shares of General Motors by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 6,887 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $560,000 after buying an additional 136 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Trading Up 3.4%

GM stock opened at $82.23 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The company has a market cap of $74.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.53, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.31. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $79.03 and a 200-day simple moving average of $78.83. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $49.87 and a 52 week high of $87.62.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its 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 firm had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.53 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 12.88 EPS for the current year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. General Motors’s payout ratio is currently 29.03%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Friday, July 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on General Motors from $91.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Citigroup lifted their price objective on General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $99.59.

General Motors News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM posted Q2 EPS of $3.57 and revenue of $48.03 billion, both above Wall Street estimates, while adjusted EBIT jumped nearly 30% on strong truck and SUV demand.
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 outlook again, now guiding for adjusted EPS of $12 to $14 and higher EBIT, reinforcing confidence in earnings momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more constructive after earnings, with JPMorgan lifting its price target on GM to $120 and keeping an overweight rating, adding fuel to the stock’s rally.
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighted GM’s strong cash flow and ongoing share repurchases, with the company having spent more than $4 billion on buybacks over the past year, which can support per-share earnings.
• Neutral Sentiment: GM also announced new gas-powered Cadillac models and a push into defense-related opportunities, suggesting management is broadening growth avenues beyond EVs. Article: At GM, Trump’s Second Term Means Big Trucks—and a Push Into the Defense Industry
• Neutral Sentiment: The company is still absorbing EV-related restructuring costs and faces tariff, labor, and broader auto-industry risks, which could limit upside if demand softens or costs rise.
• Negative Sentiment: GM Korea labor unions are continuing partial strikes, adding a potential operational headwind. Article: GM Korea’s unionised workers continue partial strikes

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total value of $6,599,591.88. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 46,519 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,862,007.38. This trade represents a 63.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 215,391 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.01, for a total transaction of $17,233,433.91. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 770,491 shares in the company, valued at approximately $61,646,984.91. This trade represents a 21.85% 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 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

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.