Plato Investment Management Ltd Makes New Investment in General Motors Company $GM

Plato Investment Management Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 46,039 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,528,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Cibc World Market Inc. boosted its holdings in General Motors by 57.2% in the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 200,662 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $16,318,000 after purchasing an additional 72,984 shares during the period. M&T Bank Corp grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 82.0% during the 4th quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 72,062 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $5,860,000 after purchasing an additional 32,474 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. boosted its stake in shares of General Motors by 206.4% during the fourth quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. now owns 21,004 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,708,000 after purchasing an additional 14,150 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its stake in shares of General Motors by 16.2% during the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 202,172 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $15,062,000 after buying an additional 28,163 shares during the period. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG bought a new stake in General Motors during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $17,753,000. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Trading Down 0.0%

GM stock opened at $86.73 on Monday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $81.66 and its 200-day simple moving average is $79.54. General Motors Company has a 52-week low of $54.33 and a 52-week high of $91.85. The firm has a market cap 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 issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. The firm had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The business’s revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.53 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 13.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Activity at General Motors

In other General Motors news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.00, for a total value of $620,550.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 18,899 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,700,910. This represents a 26.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total transaction of $6,394,977.63. Following the sale, the president owned 92,293 shares in the company, valued at $8,303,601.21. This represents a 43.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock worth $106,763,425 over the last quarter. 0.44% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting General Motors

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on GM shares. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Tigress Financial lifted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $92.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Friday, July 17th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, June 10th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, General Motors has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $101.41.

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.