SG Trading Solutions LLC purchased a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 7,346 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $597,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in General Motors by 456.1% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,062,000 after buying an additional 31,755 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of General Motors by 61.4% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $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% in 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 last quarter. Jump Financial LLC boosted its position 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 purchasing an additional 7,951 shares during the period. Finally, AXA S.A. boosted its position 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 purchasing an additional 27,270 shares during the period. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other General Motors news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 215,391 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.01, for a total transaction of $17,233,433.91. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 770,491 shares in the company, valued at $61,646,984.91. This represents a 21.85% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 46,519 shares in the company, valued at $3,862,007.38. This represents a 63.08% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 697,388 shares of company stock valued at $57,752,596 in the last three months. 0.54% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Key General Motors News
- Positive Sentiment: GM Defense announced a collaboration with Lockheed Martin to support U.S. defense manufacturing, a potentially strategic business win that could diversify GM’s industrial footprint and improve investor sentiment. GM Defense, Lockheed Martin to collaborate on US defense manufacturing
- Positive Sentiment: GM also highlighted a software update enabling certain U.S. EV owners to send power back to the electric grid, expanding its vehicle-to-home energy capabilities and reinforcing its EV technology narrative. General Motors (GM) Shares Key Software Update to Enable Power Transmition
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage noted GM’s CEO Mary Barra sold 99,239 shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan; this is routine insider activity, but it can still create mild investor caution. General Motors (NYSE:GM) CEO Mary Barra Sells 99,239 Shares of Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: There was also attention on GM’s pickup demand shifting faster than expected and a possible Silverado 1500 production change at Oshawa, which suggests product-mix and manufacturing adjustments rather than a clear near-term earnings impact. GM Says Buyers Are Moving Away From Pickups Faster Than Expected GM Reportedly Ending Chevy Silverado 1500 Production At Oshawa Plant
- Negative Sentiment: A GMC dealer lawsuit alleging allocation practices are hurting its business could raise relationship and reputational concerns if it escalates. GMC Dealer Sues GM, Claims Vehicle Allocation Strategy Is Driving It Out Of Business
- Negative Sentiment: Another lawsuit seeking $15 million against GMC adds to legal overhang and may contribute to downside sentiment for GM shares. GMC sued for $15 million by longtime ally as allegations get raised
- Negative Sentiment: Coverage of factory tension at GM’s Factory Zero, including cobot deployment alongside layoffs, may reinforce investor worries about labor friction and restructuring costs. GM, UAW face sudden high-stakes factory rift
General Motors Price Performance
Shares of GM opened at $79.45 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $71.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.04, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. General Motors Company has a fifty-two week low of $47.63 and a fifty-two week high of $87.62. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $79.17 and its 200 day moving average price is $79.21.
General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $1.09. The company had revenue of $43.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $43.51 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. The firm’s revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.78 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 12.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
General Motors Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Investors of record on Friday, June 5th were issued a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 5th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.03%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of analysts have issued reports on GM shares. TD Cowen boosted their target price on General Motors from $122.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated an “outperform” rating and set a $95.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Friday, June 12th. Mizuho dropped their price objective on General Motors from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $83.00 to $90.00 in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Wolfe Research raised General Motors from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $96.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, General Motors has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $95.65.
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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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