Foster & Motley Inc. Takes $10.22 Million Position in General Motors Company $GM

Foster & Motley Inc. acquired a new position in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 132,587 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $10,220,000.

Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the stock. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position 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 purchasing an additional 31,755 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in General Motors by 61.4% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $913,000 after purchasing an additional 7,058 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. boosted 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 valued at $1,847,000 after purchasing an additional 1,706 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 45.7% in the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 25,366 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,248,000 after purchasing an additional 7,951 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AXA S.A. grew its stake 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 valued at $3,275,000 after buying an additional 27,270 shares during the period. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

GM has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Citigroup upped their price objective on General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Wall Street Zen raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Tigress Financial raised their price objective on General Motors from $92.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Mizuho reduced their price objective on General Motors from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.41.

Insider Activity

In related news, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total transaction of $6,394,977.63. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 92,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,303,601.21. This trade represents a 43.51% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible 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 General Motors stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total transaction of $6,599,591.88. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 46,519 shares in the company, valued at $3,862,007.38. This trade represents a 63.08% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425 over the last ninety days. 0.44% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

General Motors Price Performance

Shares of NYSE GM opened at $83.73 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $73.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.29, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. 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 Company has a 1-year low of $54.33 and a 1-year high of $91.85. The business has a 50-day moving average of $81.67 and a 200-day moving average of $79.51.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.01 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.53 EPS. General Motors’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that General Motors Company will post 13.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. General Motors’s payout ratio is presently 36.36%.

Trending Headlines about General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM has gained about 14% since its second-quarter earnings report, outperforming Ford. The comparison reflects investor confidence in GM’s stronger-than-expected results and improved outlook, including guidance for fiscal 2026 earnings of $12–$14 per share. GM Up 14%, F Down 3% Since Q2 Earnings: Which Is the Better Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s upcoming 2027 electric vehicles are expected to support Tesla’s charging standard without requiring a separate adapter, potentially improving customer convenience and the competitiveness of GM’s EV lineup. GM Says Its 2027 EVs Won’t Need a Tesla Adapter
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s relative performance versus other automakers remains a focus for investors following second-quarter earnings. The company’s results compare favorably with several peers, but the broader auto sector still faces uncertainty from tariffs, EV demand and changing consumer preferences. Automobile Manufacturing Stocks Q2 Teardown
• Negative Sentiment: GM asked to be removed as a partner from its LG Energy Solution battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, citing EV-demand considerations and strategic alignment. The move may reduce near-term capital exposure, but also highlights softer-than-expected EV demand and could limit battery-production scale. LG Energy Solution battery plant opens with customers other than GM
• Negative Sentiment: GM plans to eliminate 350 jobs at its Lansing Grand River plant in January 2027, signaling production adjustments and potentially weaker labor utilization. GM Laying Off 350 Workers At Lansing Grand River Plant
• Negative Sentiment: Contract negotiations with Unifor could be more contentious than Ford’s talks, creating a risk of higher labor costs, operational disruptions or a strike involving GM’s Canadian facilities. What Makes GM-Unifor Contract Talks More Contentious

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.