Inceptionr LLC lifted its position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) by 395.9% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 18,870 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 15,065 shares during the period. Inceptionr LLC’s holdings in General Motors were worth $1,406,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Mizuho Markets Americas LLC acquired a new position in General Motors in the 1st quarter worth approximately $600,000. Bank of Nova Scotia lifted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 173.0% in the first quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia now owns 1,184,475 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $88,243,000 after purchasing an additional 750,639 shares in the last quarter. Gibbs Wealth Management acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors in the first quarter worth $533,000. Sei Investments Co. raised its position in General Motors by 32.5% during the first quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 2,086,776 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $155,469,000 after buying an additional 511,834 shares during the period. Finally, Lido Advisors LLC lifted its stake in General Motors by 99.2% in the 1st quarter. Lido Advisors LLC now owns 84,016 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $6,259,000 after acquiring an additional 41,844 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
GM has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Mizuho dropped their price objective on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and set a $95.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 11th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on General Motors from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on General Motors from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $99.59.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total transaction of $586,075.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 25,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,192,490. The trade was a 21.09% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total transaction of $6,599,591.88. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 46,519 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,862,007.38. The trade was a 63.08% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 697,388 shares of company stock valued at $57,752,596 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.
General Motors News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GM’s second-quarter results beat expectations again, marking its 16th straight earnings beat, while adjusted EPS rose sharply year over year and management raised 2026 profit/EBIT guidance. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts turned more constructive after earnings, with JPMorgan lifting its price target to $120 and reiterating an overweight rating, reinforcing bullish sentiment around GM’s valuation. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Commentary highlighted GM as better positioned than Tesla after Q2, citing stronger fundamentals, disciplined pricing, robust cash flow, and a much lower valuation. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: GM is also drawing attention for capital returns, with recent coverage emphasizing that it has spent more than $4 billion on share buybacks, supporting shareholder value. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: GM announced a collaboration with IONATE to modernize electrical infrastructure at its Romulus manufacturing plant, a positive-looking operational initiative but not yet a major earnings driver. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: GM is reportedly pursuing a $1 billion U.S. Army contract for Chevy pickup-based vehicles, which could create a long-term revenue opportunity but remains early-stage. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: GM faces ongoing overhangs from EV losses, industry competition, and labor disruptions in Korea, which could limit upside despite the strong quarter. Article Title
General Motors Trading Down 1.8%
Shares of GM stock opened at $80.66 on Friday. General Motors Company has a 12 month low of $51.69 and a 12 month high of $87.62. The company has a market cap of $70.78 billion, a PE ratio of 40.74, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The business’s 50 day moving average is $79.09 and its two-hundred day moving average is $78.83.
General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.18 by $0.39. The business had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.05% and a return on equity of 18.18%. General Motors’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.53 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. Equities analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 12.98 EPS for the current year.
General Motors Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 29.03%.
About General Motors
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.
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