Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Sells 7,347 Shares of General Motors Company $GM

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lowered its position in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 9.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 73,936 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 7,347 shares during the quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.’s holdings in General Motors were worth $6,013,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on GM shares. Piper Sandler reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $102.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $83.00 to $90.00 in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 4th. Wolfe Research upgraded shares of General Motors from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $96.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. One equities 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 given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $95.65.

Trending Headlines about General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM is being highlighted by analysts and market commentary as a strong long-term holding, with Zacks and other recent coverage pointing to solid fundamentals, attractive valuation metrics, and income potential relative to peers.
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s push to speed up vehicle development with AI and engineering process improvements could help it bring products to market faster and lower costs over time, which is constructive for margins and competitiveness.
• Positive Sentiment: General Motors was also recognized by Aspen Aerogels as a 2025 Supplier of the Year, reinforcing GM’s EV and thermal-management strategy and signaling continued progress in its electrification ecosystem. Aspen Aerogels Named a 2025 Supplier of the Year by General Motors
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s CEO Mary Barra sold shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, and other executives also reported sales. While these transactions are not unusual, they can still add a bit of caution for investors. Mary T. Barra insider trade
• Negative Sentiment: A UAW-related strike at a key supplier is the biggest immediate risk, as it could disrupt production of GM’s profitable Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks and pressure near-term output and revenue.
• Negative Sentiment: GM Korea reported a sharp drop in domestic sales in May, adding to concerns about softer demand in some international markets.

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total transaction of $586,075.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 25,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,192,490. This trade represents a 21.09% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 9,124 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.97, for a total transaction of $775,266.28. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 37,395 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,177,453.15. This trade represents a 19.61% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 577,567 shares of company stock worth $47,557,888. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

General Motors Trading Up 0.1%

GM opened at $81.79 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.99. General Motors Company has a fifty-two week low of $46.81 and a fifty-two week high of $87.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $73.75 billion, a PE ratio of 32.98, a P/E/G ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.30. The company’s 50-day moving average is $77.41 and its 200 day moving average is $78.34.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by $1.09. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. The company had revenue of $43.62 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $43.51 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.78 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 12.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 5th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.03%.

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.