Insider Selling: General Motors (NYSE:GM) President Sells $6,394,977.63 in Stock

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) President Mark Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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. The trade was a 43.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

General Motors Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of NYSE:GM opened at $88.91 on Friday. General Motors Company has a fifty-two week low of $51.88 and a fifty-two week high of $91.85. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $80.56 and its 200 day moving average price is $79.06. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The stock has a market cap of $78.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.31.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a net margin of 1.05% and a return on equity of 18.18%. The company had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.01 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.53 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 13.27 earnings per share 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. Investors 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 0.8%. General Motors’s payout ratio is presently 36.36%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GM has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. TD Cowen lifted their price target on General Motors from $126.00 to $132.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Tigress Financial boosted their target price on General Motors from $92.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Wedbush reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Monday, May 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $101.41.

Key Stories Impacting General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM’s second-quarter performance has strengthened investor confidence: earnings of $3.57 per share exceeded the $3.19 consensus, while revenue reached $48.03 billion versus expectations of $47.01 billion. The company maintained 2026 EPS guidance of $12 to $14, and analysts estimate approximately $13.27 in full-year EPS. Detroit’s Divided Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised their GM earnings forecasts, while Tigress Financial reportedly reiterated a strong-buy rating and lifted its price target to $130. The revisions provide additional support for the recent rally and reflect expectations for stronger margins and cash flow. FY2026 EPS Estimates for General Motors Lifted
• Positive Sentiment: GM plans to introduce a more deeply integrated in-vehicle AI assistant later this year. The technology could improve the customer experience and create opportunities in connected-car services, although financial benefits are likely to develop gradually. GM to launch new in-vehicle AI system
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage suggests GM is outperforming Ford in a market where auto-loan rates above 8% are pressuring demand. Resilient North American operations and efforts to strengthen the supply chain could help GM protect margins amid consumer price sensitivity. General Motors is driving toward supply chain resiliency
• Neutral Sentiment: GM shares are close to their 52-week high after a substantial advance. Improving estimates support the valuation, but the elevated price may also encourage profit-taking.
• Negative Sentiment: GM and Ford are discussing electric vehicles less prominently with investors than they did several years ago. The shift may reduce near-term spending risk, but it also raises questions about GM’s long-term EV competitiveness and growth strategy. GM and Ford are talking less and less about EVs
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary urges skepticism toward GM’s attempts to expand beyond vehicle manufacturing, citing automakers’ mixed diversification record. Tariff uncertainty and the possibility of higher costs also remain risks to profitability. Ford and GM Attempts to Go Beyond Cars Deserve Skepticism

Institutional Trading of General Motors

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of General Motors in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new position in General Motors in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. SouthState Bank Corp grew its position in General Motors by 101.7% in the 4th quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in General Motors during the 3rd quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors in the 4th quarter worth $30,000. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.