1,456,209 Shares in General Motors Company $GM Purchased by Great Lakes Advisors LLC

Great Lakes Advisors LLC bought a new position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor bought 1,456,209 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $112,245,000.

Other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Tsfg LLC raised its position in shares of General Motors by 5.7% during the 4th quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 2,241 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $182,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the period. Bogart Wealth LLC grew its stake in General Motors by 15.6% during the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 905 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $74,000 after buying an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. grew its stake in General Motors by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 19,477 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,584,000 after buying an additional 127 shares during the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in General Motors by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 6,887 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $560,000 after buying an additional 136 shares during the period. Finally, Waddell & Associates LLC lifted its stake in General Motors by 1.3% in the fourth quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 10,737 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $873,000 after buying an additional 137 shares during the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently commented on GM. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of General Motors from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Barclays raised their price target on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 4th. One investment 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’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $101.41.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other General Motors news, EVP Rory Harvey sold 8,882 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $86.95, for a total value of $772,289.90. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 28,513 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,479,205.35. The trade was a 23.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of the company’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 directly 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. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425. 0.44% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

General Motors Trading Down 0.8%

General Motors stock opened at $83.73 on Wednesday. General Motors Company has a 12-month low of $54.33 and a 12-month high of $91.85. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $73.47 billion, a PE ratio of 42.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $81.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of $79.51.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its 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. The firm had revenue of $48.03 billion for 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 firm’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.53 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 13.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. 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 currently 36.36%.

Key General Motors News

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

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.