Partners Capital Investment Group LLP Takes $992,000 Position in General Motors Company $GM

Partners Capital Investment Group LLP purchased a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 12,875 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $992,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cibc World Market Inc. grew 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 period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC raised its position in shares of General Motors by 16.2% during the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 202,172 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $15,062,000 after acquiring an additional 28,163 shares during the last quarter. Bank of Nova Scotia acquired a new position in shares of General Motors in the 2nd quarter valued at $63,428,000. Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors during the fourth quarter worth $17,753,000. Finally, Wilsey Asset Management Inc. grew its position in shares of General Motors by 2.1% during the 2nd quarter. Wilsey Asset Management Inc. now owns 626,200 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $48,268,000 after buying an additional 12,617 shares during the period. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

General Motors Trading Down 1.1%

NYSE GM opened at $86.97 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $76.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.92, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $82.07 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $79.55. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 1.14. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $54.33 and a 52 week high of $91.85.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a net margin of 1.05% and a return on equity of 18.18%. The company had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.53 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that General Motors Company will post 13.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.36%.

Trending Headlines about General Motors

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM and Unifor reached tentative agreements that include pay increases, reducing the risk of a labor disruption at Canadian operations. However, higher wages could increase manufacturing costs. GM, Unifor reach tentative agreements with pay hikes
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s purchasing facility of up to $4.5 billion with Procura Auto Parts is intended to secure critical components during future supply-chain disruptions, potentially improving production resilience. GM spends $4.5 billion on chips
• Neutral Sentiment: GM launched a Stars, Stripes, and Skilled Trades initiative supporting veterans and military families. The program may strengthen recruiting and corporate branding but is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. General Motors launches Stars, Stripes, and Skilled Trades initiative
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that GM is considering a Chevrolet Volt successor highlight a possible response to stronger plug-in hybrid demand, but the product’s timing, investment and profitability remain uncertain. As Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Surges, GM Eyes a Chevy Volt Sequel
• Negative Sentiment: NHTSA expanded its investigation into GM’s eBoost electronic braking system to more than 1.1 million vehicles following hundreds of reports, more than 20 crashes or fires and at least six injuries. Potential recalls, repairs, litigation and reputational damage are key risks, including for some GM EVs built with Honda. GM vehicles under federal scrutiny after hundreds of reports
• Negative Sentiment: The U.S. decision to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian auto imports, following a breakdown in trade talks, could raise GM’s parts and vehicle costs because of its integrated North American supply chain and pressure margins. Trump wants to protect U.S. auto makers
• Negative Sentiment: NHTSA is also examining reports that fixes for GM’s 6.2-liter L87 V8 recall may not have prevented additional engine failures, increasing possible warranty and recall liabilities. GM’s 6.2L V8 recall fix may not have worked

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Benchmark reissued a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on shares of General Motors from $91.00 to $103.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $102.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, General Motors currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.41.

Insider Buying and Selling at General Motors

In other General Motors news, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total transaction of $6,394,977.63. Following the sale, the president directly owned 92,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,303,601.21. The trade was a 43.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total transaction of $28,781,330.24. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 428,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $38,772,477.72. This represents a 42.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 1,026,010 shares of company stock worth $89,080,261 in the last three months. 0.44% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.