DCF Advisers LLC Acquires Shares of 10,000 General Motors Company $GM

DCF Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor acquired 10,000 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $771,000.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Cibc World Market Inc. lifted its position in shares of General Motors by 57.2% during the 4th quarter. Cibc World Market Inc. now owns 200,662 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $16,318,000 after buying an additional 72,984 shares during the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp boosted its stake in General Motors by 82.0% in the fourth quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 72,062 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $5,860,000 after acquiring an additional 32,474 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. boosted its stake in General Motors by 206.4% in the fourth quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. now owns 21,004 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,708,000 after acquiring an additional 14,150 shares in the last quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 16.2% during the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 202,172 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $15,062,000 after purchasing an additional 28,163 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new stake in shares of General Motors in the 4th quarter valued at about $17,753,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at General Motors

In related news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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. This trade represents a 42.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Grant Michael Dixton sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.44, for a total transaction of $3,537,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 54,992 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,863,492.48. This represents a 42.11% 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. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425. 0.44% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on GM shares. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $90.00 to $99.00 in a report on Monday, July 27th. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, General Motors has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $101.41.

Key General Motors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Positive earnings revisions: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for GM to $12.89 from $12.85 and its FY2027 estimate to $13.44 from $13.36. The firm also increased its Q4 2027 forecast, reinforcing expectations for improving profitability. Zacks Research earnings estimate revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Broader EV-sector momentum: Tesla and Rivian led pure-play EV stocks higher, lifting sentiment across the auto group and providing a favorable backdrop for GM despite its mixed EV news. EV stocks outperform Ford and General Motors
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term China commitment: GM and SAIC Motor agreed to extend their joint venture for 20 years, focusing on intelligent EVs and global expansion. The agreement signals continued strategic commitment to China and could support GM’s future EV manufacturing presence. GM extends China joint venture
• Neutral Sentiment: China portfolio restructuring: GM is discontinuing Chevrolet sales in China while retaining Buick and Cadillac and continuing some Chevrolet exports. The move may streamline the brand strategy, but it also highlights competitive and demand challenges in the market. GM discontinues Chevrolet sales in China
• Negative Sentiment: Battery-project withdrawal: GM asked to be removed as a partner from LG Energy Solution’s Michigan battery plant, citing EV-demand and strategy considerations. The decision reduces near-term battery capacity commitments but may indicate more cautious EV investment and weaker demand expectations. LG Energy Solution battery plant opens with customers other than GM
• Negative Sentiment: Labor and restructuring risks: GM faces potentially difficult Unifor contract negotiations and plans to eliminate 350 jobs at its Lansing Grand River plant in January 2027, adding uncertainty around costs and North American operations. GM Lansing layoffs

General Motors Stock Up 1.5%

General Motors stock opened at $84.98 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $81.78 and its 200 day moving average price is $79.50. General Motors Company has a 1-year low of $54.33 and a 1-year high of $91.85. The company has a market cap of $74.57 billion, a PE ratio of 42.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.30. 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 (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released 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 $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The firm had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.53 earnings per share. General Motors’s revenue was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 13.29 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 36.36%.

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.