Weiss Asset Management LP Cuts Stake in General Motors Company $GM

Weiss Asset Management LP reduced its position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 68.5% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 39,761 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 86,404 shares during the quarter. Weiss Asset Management LP’s holdings in General Motors were worth $2,962,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GM. Tsfg LLC increased its position in General Motors by 5.7% during the 4th quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 2,241 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $182,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the period. Bogart Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of General Motors by 15.6% in the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 905 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $74,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the period. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. lifted its position in shares of General Motors by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 19,477 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,584,000 after purchasing an additional 127 shares during the period. PDS Planning Inc boosted its stake in shares of General Motors by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. PDS Planning Inc now owns 3,996 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $325,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. boosted its stake in shares of General Motors by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 6,887 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $560,000 after purchasing an additional 136 shares in the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

General Motors Price Performance

NYSE GM opened at $82.59 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $79.24 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $78.83. The firm has a market capitalization of $72.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.71, a P/E/G ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a current ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. General Motors Company has a 12-month low of $51.69 and a 12-month high of $87.62.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.53 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. Analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 13.23 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s payout ratio is presently 36.36%.

Key Headlines Impacting General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM raised its 2026 profit outlook again after a strong quarter, reinforcing the view that earnings momentum is improving and giving bulls more confidence in the stock. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media coverage after earnings has been favorable, with reports highlighting stronger fundamentals, disciplined pricing, and a valuation that still looks attractive versus peers. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s manufacturing investments, including the $157 million Missouri plant upgrade, suggest continued support for truck production and operational efficiency. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: GM and IONATE announced a smart-grid transformer deployment at a Michigan plant, a positive sustainability/efficiency step, but likely not a major near-term stock driver. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports of unusually large options trading and upbeat price-target chatter may reflect rising investor interest, but they do not by themselves change GM’s operating outlook. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: GM’s pullback on EVs after a roughly $10.9 billion charge underscores the cost of prior EV investments and reminds investors that the transition remains expensive and uncertain. Article Title

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on GM shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Citigroup increased 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 lifted their price target on General Motors from $126.00 to $132.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, General Motors presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $99.68.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 215,391 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.01, for a total value of $17,233,433.91. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 770,491 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $61,646,984.91. This trade represents a 21.85% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 approximately $3,862,007.38. This 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 697,388 shares of company stock worth $57,752,596 over the last 90 days. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.