Insider Selling: General Motors (NYSE:GM) CEO Sells $28,781,330.24 in Stock

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) CEO Mary Barra sold 318,448 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total transaction of $28,781,330.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 428,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $38,772,477.72. This trade represents a 42.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

General Motors Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of GM opened at $88.91 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $78.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.90, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.31. General Motors Company has a one year low of $51.88 and a one year high of $91.85. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $80.56 and its 200-day simple moving average is $79.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.97.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released 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 firm had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.53 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 13.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced 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. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.36%.

Institutional Trading of General Motors

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of General Motors in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of General Motors during the first quarter worth approximately $26,000. SouthState Bank Corp lifted its holdings in General Motors by 101.7% in the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 177 shares during the period. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new position in General Motors in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. 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 issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $101.41.

Key General Motors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM’s second-quarter performance has strengthened investor confidence: earnings of $3.57 per share exceeded the $3.19 consensus, while revenue reached $48.03 billion versus expectations of $47.01 billion. The company maintained 2026 EPS guidance of $12 to $14, and analysts estimate approximately $13.27 in full-year EPS. Detroit’s Divided Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised their GM earnings forecasts, while Tigress Financial reportedly reiterated a strong-buy rating and lifted its price target to $130. The revisions provide additional support for the recent rally and reflect expectations for stronger margins and cash flow. FY2026 EPS Estimates for General Motors Lifted
• Positive Sentiment: GM plans to introduce a more deeply integrated in-vehicle AI assistant later this year. The technology could improve the customer experience and create opportunities in connected-car services, although financial benefits are likely to develop gradually. GM to launch new in-vehicle AI system
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage suggests GM is outperforming Ford in a market where auto-loan rates above 8% are pressuring demand. Resilient North American operations and efforts to strengthen the supply chain could help GM protect margins amid consumer price sensitivity. General Motors is driving toward supply chain resiliency
• Neutral Sentiment: GM shares are close to their 52-week high after a substantial advance. Improving estimates support the valuation, but the elevated price may also encourage profit-taking.
• Negative Sentiment: GM and Ford are discussing electric vehicles less prominently with investors than they did several years ago. The shift may reduce near-term spending risk, but it also raises questions about GM’s long-term EV competitiveness and growth strategy. GM and Ford are talking less and less about EVs
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary urges skepticism toward GM’s attempts to expand beyond vehicle manufacturing, citing automakers’ mixed diversification record. Tariff uncertainty and the possibility of higher costs also remain risks to profitability. Ford and GM Attempts to Go Beyond Cars Deserve Skepticism

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.