General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Plans Dividend Increase – $0.18 Per Share

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of 0.18 per share by the auto manufacturer on Thursday, March 19th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. This is a 20.0% increase from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15.

General Motors has decreased its dividend payment by an average of 0.2%per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend annually for the last 3 consecutive years. General Motors has a payout ratio of 6.5% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect General Motors to earn $11.82 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.60 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 5.1%.

General Motors Stock Up 8.8%

Shares of NYSE:GM traded up $6.96 on Tuesday, reaching $86.39. The company had a trading volume of 20,285,958 shares, compared to its average volume of 9,220,299. The firm has a market capitalization of $80.59 billion, a PE ratio of 17.38, a PEG ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a current ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40. General Motors has a 52-week low of $41.60 and a 52-week high of $87.31. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $78.80 and its 200-day simple moving average is $66.14.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The auto manufacturer reported $2.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.21 by $0.30. General Motors had a return on equity of 12.29% and a net margin of 1.62%.The business’s quarterly revenue was down 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.92 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that General Motors will post 11.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

More General Motors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 adjusted EPS beat street estimates at $2.51, showing year-over-year improvement and helping reassure investors on near-term profitability. General Motors (GM) Q4 Earnings Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Board boosted the quarterly dividend by 20% and approved a new $6.0B share repurchase authorization — a clear shareholder-return policy that often lifts the stock. GM releases 2025 financial results and 2026 guidance; Board declares dividend at 20% higher quarterly rate, and approves new $6.0 billion share repurchase authorization
• Positive Sentiment: Core profitability benefited from stronger demand for lower-priced SUVs and pickup trucks, supporting adjusted operating income even as EV investments weigh on GAAP results. General Motors’ core profit rises on higher demand for SUVs, pickup trucks
• Neutral Sentiment: GM is smoothing the EV ownership experience by integrating Electrify America into its myBrand apps — a product/UX improvement that supports long-term EV competitiveness but is not an immediate earnings driver. GM Streamlines Public Charging with Electrify America
• Negative Sentiment: GM took a $7.2B charge to realign its EV strategy amid slowing consumer demand and policy changes — a large one-time hit that produced a Q4 GAAP loss and raises questions about future asset write-downs. GM takes $7B hit after shifting EV strategy due to slowing demand
• Negative Sentiment: FY2026 EPS guidance of $9.75–$10.50 is below consensus, signaling a more cautious outlook that could cap upside if analysts lower estimates further. GM releases 2025 financial results and 2026 guidance; Board declares dividend at 20% higher quarterly rate, and approves new $6.0 billion share repurchase authorization
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff exposure remains meaningful — GM expects $3–$4B in tariff costs this year (similar to 2025), which is an ongoing drag on margins and cash flow. GM expects to top Ford in U.S. vehicle production as it faces up to $4 billion in tariff costs
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 GAAP net loss of ~$3.3B (driven by EV write-downs) underscores the headline risk from restructuring and strategy shifts. General Motors Lost $3.3 Billion as EVs Weighed on Bottomline

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.