State of Wyoming Makes New $922,000 Investment in General Motors Company $GM

State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 11,956 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $922,000.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of General Motors during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of General Motors in the first quarter worth about $26,000. SouthState Bank Corp boosted 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 purchasing an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in General Motors during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in General Motors during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

General Motors Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE GM opened at $86.73 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $81.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $79.53. General Motors Company has a 52-week low of $54.33 and a 52-week high of $91.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $76.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 43.80, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. The company had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.General Motors’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.53 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that General Motors Company will post 13.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.36%.

General Motors News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ohio EV battery production is restarting. GM and LG Energy Solution plan to resume battery-cell production at their Ohio facility after a seven-month shutdown, bringing approximately 1,400 workers back. The restart could improve plant utilization and supports GM’s efforts to expand EV production, although it also suggests demand and capacity remain closely managed. Why Is General Motors Resuming EV Battery Production in Ohio?
• Positive Sentiment: Expectations for future earnings are improving. An analyst raised estimates for GM’s fiscal 2027 earnings, adding to the recent bullish narrative around stronger core operations, improving profitability, and growth in software and digital services. GM’s prior quarterly results also exceeded consensus estimates for revenue and EPS. FY2027 EPS Estimates for General Motors Raised by Analyst
• Neutral Sentiment: GM is stepping back from an Indiana battery project while preserving its Samsung SDI relationship. Exiting a planned joint venture valued at approximately $3.5 billion may reduce near-term capital commitments and reflect a more disciplined approach to EV capacity. However, the decision also highlights uncertainty about battery demand and the pace of EV adoption. GM Steps Back From Indiana Battery Project While Maintaining Samsung SDI Partnership
• Negative Sentiment: Potential changes to the North American trade agreement are a major risk. Detroit automakers are warning that proposed revisions could cost the industry billions and weaken competitiveness. Higher costs, disrupted supply chains, or reduced tariff benefits would pressure GM’s margins and vehicle pricing. Detroit automakers fear North American trade deal revamp could cost them billions
• Negative Sentiment: GM’s retreat from China reflects longer-term competitive and growth concerns. The U.S. automaker is reducing its exposure to China as local manufacturers expand and move closer to Western markets, limiting GM’s growth opportunities in the world’s largest auto market. American auto retreat from China accelerates

Insider Transactions at General Motors

In other General Motors news, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total value of $6,394,977.63. Following the completion of the transaction, the president owned 92,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,303,601.21. The trade was a 43.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Grant Michael Dixton sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.44, for a total transaction of $3,537,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 54,992 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,863,492.48. The trade was a 42.11% 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. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425. Company insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on GM shares. Citigroup upped their target price on General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. TD Cowen raised their price target on shares of General Motors from $126.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Tigress Financial lifted their price target on shares of General Motors from $92.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $90.00 to $99.00 in a research note on Monday, July 27th. One equities research 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, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $101.41.

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.