General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Stock Rated “Moderate Buy” by Wall Street Brokerages

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-three ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating, seventeen have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $98.14.

A number of brokerages have commented on GM. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $91.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Citigroup boosted their price target on General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. UBS Group set a $33.00 price objective on General Motors in a research note on Thursday. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Friday, July 17th.

Insider Activity at General Motors

In related news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 18,899 shares in the company, valued at $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 through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mary Barra sold 318,448 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were 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 in the company, valued at $38,772,477.72. This represents a 42.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 549,665 shares of company stock valued at $49,010,828 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of General Motors

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in General Motors during the 2nd quarter worth $5,958,995,000. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at about $918,724,000. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors in the second quarter valued at about $629,465,000. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in shares of General Motors in the second quarter worth about $599,066,000. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of General Motors in the second quarter worth about $522,916,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Trading Down 3.9%

Shares of GM opened at $80.53 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $70.67 billion, a PE ratio of 40.67, a P/E/G ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 1.32. The company’s fifty day moving average is $85.48 and its 200 day moving average is $80.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 1.14. General Motors has a fifty-two week low of $54.33 and a fifty-two week high of $91.85.

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 company had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.53 earnings per share. The firm’s 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. Sell-side analysts expect that General Motors will post 13.32 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th were issued a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s payout ratio is currently 36.36%.

Trending Headlines about General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM began putting EV batteries made with cathode material containing 100% recycled nickel, cobalt and manganese into customer vehicles, including the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet Silverado EV. The initiative could reduce exposure to raw-material costs, support domestic supply chains and strengthen GM’s sustainability credentials. General Motors Puts 100% Recycled Battery Minerals Into Customer EVs
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s CFO said the company expects improved cash flow in 2027 following EV restructuring efforts. Better cash generation would support debt reduction, investment and shareholder returns if the forecast is achieved. GM CFO Expects Improved 2027 Cash Flow After EV Restructuring
• Positive Sentiment: The company unveiled redesigned 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks with a new 8.3-liter Duramax diesel reportedly producing 555 horsepower and 1,230 pound-feet of torque. Stronger heavy-duty products could help defend GM’s profitable truck franchise. Chevy and GMC’s New Heavy-Duty Trucks Debut a Huge 8.3L Diesel V-8
• Neutral Sentiment: GM is expanding EV charging incentives, including a PG&E bundle offering a home charger and monthly bill credits. The program may encourage EV adoption, but the subsidies could also increase near-term customer-acquisition costs. New PG&E and GM Energy Bundle
• Neutral Sentiment: GM plans to restore broader Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality after previously emphasizing its proprietary infotainment system. The reversal may improve customer satisfaction, though it suggests the earlier software strategy did not meet buyer preferences. General Motors to Reintroduce CarPlay
• Negative Sentiment: A Cox Automotive forecast cited by Reuters projects that GM and Ford will lose U.S. market share this year as high gasoline prices increase demand for fuel-efficient hybrids. GM’s limited hybrid offerings could weigh on sales, mix and pricing, making this the clearest near-term pressure on the stock. GM and Ford to See U.S. Market-Share Slide

About General Motors

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is a global automotive company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1908, GM designs, manufactures and sells cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles through its Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands.

GM’s product portfolio includes gasoline-powered and electric vehicles, full-size pickup trucks, commercial vehicles and luxury automobiles. The company is developing battery-electric and other advanced vehicle technologies, while also offering connected-vehicle services through its OnStar platform.