General Motors Company $GM Shares Sold by KLCM Advisors Inc.

KLCM Advisors Inc. lowered its stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 6.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 169,461 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 10,875 shares during the quarter. General Motors comprises about 1.2% of KLCM Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 22nd biggest holding. KLCM Advisors Inc.’s holdings in General Motors were worth $13,781,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in General Motors by 500.0% in the fourth quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 330 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 275 shares during the last quarter. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new position in General Motors in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Founders Capital Management acquired a new position in General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in General Motors in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Price Performance

Shares of GM opened at $75.27 on Tuesday. General Motors Company has a fifty-two week low of $46.81 and a fifty-two week high of $87.62. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $76.14 and its 200 day moving average price is $77.21. The company has a market cap of $67.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.35, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $1.09. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. The firm had revenue of $43.62 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.51 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.78 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 12.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors declared that its board has approved a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, January 27th that permits the company to buyback $6.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the auto manufacturer to reacquire up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 5th. General Motors’s payout ratio is 29.03%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have commented on GM. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $57.00 to $59.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Mizuho lowered their price objective on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada cut their target price on shares of General Motors from $96.00 to $95.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $94.65.

Trending Headlines about General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush reaffirmed its Outperform rating on General Motors and raised its price target to $95, signaling meaningful upside if GM delivers on its outlook and margin improvements.
• Positive Sentiment: GM is also being viewed favorably by some investors for its operational discipline, with the company continuing to defend its 2026 guidance despite a higher-risk backdrop.
• Neutral Sentiment: GM was reported to be increasing truck production, which could help offset demand issues in other areas, but the direct stock impact is still unclear.
• Neutral Sentiment: A California privacy settlement tied to GM’s OnStar data practices adds a legal cost and reputational issue, though the financial impact appears manageable relative to GM’s size.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader consumer-stocks weakness and mixed market trading conditions may also be weighing on sentiment across auto-related names.
• Negative Sentiment: GM announced another round of layoffs, including plans to cut hundreds of salaried IT workers, reinforcing concerns about cost pressures and restructuring needs. GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it cuts costs, evaluates needs
• Negative Sentiment: Additional reports said GM is trimming white-collar IT staff to bring in different technical skills, suggesting ongoing workforce restructuring rather than a clean growth story. GM to Cut Hundreds of White Collar Workers in IT Overhaul
• Negative Sentiment: Another headline about layoffs in Michigan adds to the narrative that GM is reducing headcount as it adjusts to changing demand and technology needs. As GM Announces New Round of Layoffs, Michigan Advisor Launches Free Retirement Resource Built Specifically for Ford, GM, and Stellantis Workers

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.