General Motors Company $GM Shares Bought by CX Institutional

CX Institutional boosted its position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 23.7% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 128,902 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 24,673 shares during the quarter. CX Institutional’s holdings in General Motors were worth $9,925,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of GM. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in General Motors in the second quarter valued at about $5,958,995,000. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in General Motors by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 32,158,403 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,615,121,000 after purchasing an additional 835,645 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors boosted its position in General Motors by 7.8% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 19,536,049 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,588,688,000 after buying an additional 1,405,530 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in shares of General Motors by 0.5% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 14,225,518 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,059,668,000 after buying an additional 77,100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 8,559,990 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $659,804,000 after acquiring an additional 101,885 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM is bringing lithium-manganese-rich battery technology to Tennessee that is reportedly 33% denser than its current batteries. The technology could improve EV range, packaging and manufacturing efficiency, supporting GM’s longer-term competitiveness. General Motors brings 33% denser lithium manganese-rich EV battery tech to Tennessee
• Positive Sentiment: Eased fuel-economy rules could reduce compliance costs across the auto industry by approximately $60.6 billion through 2031, with GM potentially receiving about $20.4 billion in savings. Lower regulatory costs could support margins and vehicle profitability. Automakers Eye $60.6B in Savings as Fuel Economy Rules Ease
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s 2027 truck lineup will include additional V8 engines and a new diesel, reinforcing its focus on profitable pickups and SUVs. That strategy may support pricing and cash flow, but it leaves the company more exposed to fuel-price trends. GM’s 2027 Truck Engine Lineup Has More V8s and a Monster New Diesel
• Negative Sentiment: GM reported 670,974 U.S. vehicle sales in the third quarter, down 5.5% year over year. EV sales declined sharply, while discontinued models and high gasoline prices also weighed on demand. GM’s third-quarter US sales fall
• Negative Sentiment: Toyota and other Asian automakers are gaining ground as consumers favor hybrids and more fuel-efficient vehicles. GM’s 11% increase in dealer inventory adds to concerns about demand, potential incentives and margin pressure. GM Dealer Inventory Up 11 Percent In Q3 2026
• Negative Sentiment: New class-action lawsuits alleging transmission defects in several GM vehicles create potential legal, recall and reputation costs, although the financial impact remains uncertain. Class Action Lawsuit Targets GM’s Complaint-Ridden CVT

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

GM has been the subject of several research reports. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the company from $90.00 to $99.00 in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. TD Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Thursday, September 24th. UBS Group set a $33.00 price objective on General Motors in a report on Thursday, September 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Friday, July 17th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, General Motors currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $98.14.

General Motors Trading Down 1.4%

NYSE GM traded down $1.11 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $78.20. 9,088,018 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,622,850. The stock has a market cap of $68.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.49, a P/E/G ratio of 0.43 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a current ratio of 1.14 and a quick ratio of 0.97. General Motors Company has a one year low of $54.33 and a one year high of $91.85. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $85.59 and a 200-day simple moving average of $80.55.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued 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 firm had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The business’s revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.53 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that General Motors Company will post 13.4 EPS for the current year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th were given a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.36%.

Insider Activity at General Motors

In other news, CEO Mary Barra sold 318,448 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total value 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. The trade was a 42.61% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Grant Dixton sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.44, for a total transaction of $3,537,600.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 54,992 shares in the company, valued at $4,863,492.48. The trade was a 42.11% decrease in their position. 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 quarter, insiders have sold 549,665 shares of company stock worth $49,010,828. Corporate insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Profile

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

GM serves customers primarily in North America and also operates in international markets. Its business includes gasoline-powered and electric vehicles, commercial and fleet vehicles, vehicle financing through GM Financial, and connected-vehicle services such as OnStar.