General Motors Company $GM Position Lessened by LSV Asset Management

LSV Asset Management cut its holdings in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 6.2% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 7,048,965 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 465,152 shares during the quarter. General Motors comprises 1.2% of LSV Asset Management’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th largest holding. LSV Asset Management’s holdings in General Motors were worth $573,222,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of General Motors during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 275 shares during the period. Kelleher Financial Advisors purchased a new position in shares of General Motors during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Founders Capital Management purchased a new position in shares of General Motors during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in General Motors in the third quarter worth $32,000. 92.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

General Motors Price Performance

Shares of GM stock opened at $78.81 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. The business’s fifty day moving average is $76.04 and its 200 day moving average is $77.60. General Motors Company has a twelve month low of $46.81 and a twelve month high of $87.62. The stock has a market cap of $71.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.78, a PEG ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.29.

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

General Motors announced that its board has approved a stock buyback program on Tuesday, January 27th that authorizes the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the auto manufacturer to repurchase up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be issued a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. General Motors’s payout ratio is 29.03%.

Key Headlines Impacting General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM’s supplier network got a boost after Cleveland-Cliffs was named the 2025 GM Supplier of the Year, reinforcing GM’s relationships with key North American materials providers and highlighting supply-chain execution. Cleveland-Cliffs Awarded 2025 GM Supplier of the Year by General Motors
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that GM is ramping up production of the Chevy Trax to meet demand suggest healthier sales momentum for one of its higher-volume models. GM Planning To Increase Chevy Trax Production In June
• Positive Sentiment: GM is moving assembly of its Groove and Aveo models from China to Mexico, a shift that could improve supply-chain resilience and lower tariff or logistics exposure. GM will move assembly of its Groove and Aveo models from China to Mexico
• Positive Sentiment: GM was also mentioned among major U.S. companies seeking tariff refunds, which could help offset prior duty costs if approved. Trump said he’d ‘remember’ companies that didn’t apply for tariff refunds. Many of them are anyway
• Neutral Sentiment: GM also appeared in broader auto-industry coverage alongside Ford and Stellantis, reflecting continued investor interest in the Detroit automakers rather than a GM-specific catalyst. Ford Surges 8%, Easily Outpaces General Motors and Stellantis: The Detroit Comeback Has a Clear Leader
• Negative Sentiment: GM faces fresh safety-recall headlines, including fixes for incorrect front wheel hub bolts on large SUVs and faulty roof rail airbags on the GMC Sierra, which can weigh on sentiment if investors worry about warranty and reputational costs. GM Recalls Large SUVs To Replace Incorrect Front Wheel Hub Bolts GMC Sierra Recalled Once More Over Faulty Roof Rail Airbags

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on GM shares. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on General Motors from $85.00 to $97.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Barclays reduced their price target on General Motors from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 30th. DZ Bank raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $98.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. One equities 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 assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $94.65.

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.