Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Has $7.46 Million Position in General Motors Company $GM

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 19.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 96,801 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 15,491 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.’s holdings in General Motors were worth $7,461,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Cibc World Market Inc. grew its position in General Motors by 57.2% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in General Motors in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $599,066,000. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC boosted its stake in shares of General Motors by 16.2% during the 1st 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. Bank of Nova Scotia acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 2nd quarter valued at $63,428,000. Finally, Wilsey Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Wilsey Asset Management Inc. now owns 626,200 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $48,268,000 after acquiring an additional 12,617 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Trading Down 0.9%

General Motors stock opened at $84.84 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.97. The company has a market capitalization of $74.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 42.85, a PEG ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.32. General Motors Company has a one year low of $54.33 and a one year high of $91.85. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $82.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $79.74.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its quarterly earnings results 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. The company had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.53 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 13.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.36%.

More General Motors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM and Unifor members ratified a new contract that includes improved wages and benefits, while GM plans approximately C$1.1 billion of investment in Canadian operations. The agreement reduces near-term strike risk and supports production continuity. Unifor secures GM deal ratification amid frayed trade relations
• Neutral Sentiment: GM President Mark Reuss is set to receive an Automotive Hall of Fame award, recognizing his contributions to the company and the broader auto industry. The honor may support management’s reputation but has limited direct earnings impact. GM President Mark Reuss To Receive Automotive Hall Of Fame Award
• Neutral Sentiment: GM is participating in a Lowe’s Foundation coalition aimed at training one million skilled-trades workers by 2035. The initiative could strengthen the company’s future labor pipeline, though it is not expected to materially affect near-term results. Lowe’s Foundation Launches Nation’s Largest Skilled Trades Coalition
• Negative Sentiment: New Canadian tariffs are expected to impose additional costs on vehicles GM manufactures in Canada, potentially pressuring margins, pricing, and demand. The tariff exposure is especially important because GM has significant North American cross-border production. Ford and GM Will Have to Pay Tariffs on Cars Made in Canada
• Negative Sentiment: Reports say GM’s U.S. EV-battery manufacturing footprint has dwindled to one location, raising concerns about the company’s domestic EV supply chain, production flexibility, and ability to compete with EV leaders. GM’s U.S. footprint for EV batteries has dwindled to 1 location
• Negative Sentiment: A failed wireless software update reportedly left vehicles across seven SUV lines requiring manual dealer fixes before sale. The incident could increase repair costs, delay deliveries, and undermine confidence in GM’s software and connected-vehicle strategy. GM’s wireless update failed so badly
• Negative Sentiment: GM’s rollout of camera recording in new vehicles could create privacy, consumer-acceptance, and regulatory risks, particularly if passengers are recorded without clear consent. With over-the-air update, GM launches camera recording to new vehicles

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently issued reports on GM. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on General Motors from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the company from $90.00 to $99.00 in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Barclays increased their price objective on General Motors from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.41.

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 stock was sold at an average price of $90.00, for a total transaction of $620,550.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 18,899 shares in the company, valued at $1,700,910. This trade represents a 26.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total transaction of $28,781,330.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 428,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $38,772,477.72. The trade was a 42.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 669,486 shares of company stock valued at $59,205,537. 0.44% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.