Daiwa Securities Group Inc. increased its holdings in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) by 11.7% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 249,935 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 26,249 shares during the period. Daiwa Securities Group Inc.’s holdings in General Motors were worth $20,325,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. M&T Bank Corp grew its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 32,474 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Capital Group California Inc. grew its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 14,150 shares during the last quarter. Perbak Capital Partners LLP grew its position in General Motors by 94.1% during the third quarter. Perbak Capital Partners LLP now owns 47,086 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,871,000 after buying an additional 22,829 shares in the last quarter. Fieldview Capital Management LLC grew its position in General Motors by 99.0% during the third quarter. Fieldview Capital Management LLC now owns 28,237 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,722,000 after buying an additional 14,048 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new stake in General Motors during the fourth quarter worth approximately $17,753,000. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling at General Motors
In other General Motors news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 23,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $1,955,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 592,242 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $50,340,570. This trade represents a 3.74% decrease in their position. The sale 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 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 value of $775,266.28. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 37,395 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,177,453.15. This 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 valued at $47,557,888. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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General Motors Trading Down 1.3%
Shares of GM stock opened at $82.10 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $77.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $78.45. The company has a market cap of $74.03 billion, a PE ratio of 33.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.42 and a beta of 1.30. General Motors Company has a fifty-two week low of $47.19 and a fifty-two week high of $87.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a current ratio of 1.15.
General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by $1.09. The firm had revenue of $43.62 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.51 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 16.68% and a net margin of 1.38%.The company’s revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.78 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. Equities analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 12.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.
General Motors Announces Dividend
The firm 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 29.03%.
General Motors News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GM is moving forward with a major $900 million investment tied to a new battery effort at its Warren Tech Center, underscoring the company’s commitment to its electric vehicle future and long-term product pipeline. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: GM was highlighted as a market outperformer in recent trading, reflecting investor interest in the stock after a strong move higher and suggesting improving sentiment around the automaker. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: GM was also recognized by Aspen Aerogels as its 2025 Supplier of the Year, reinforcing the automaker’s leadership in EV thermal management and supplier relationships. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: GM CEO Mary Barra discussed what it will take for the U.S. to compete with China in the EV race, keeping attention on GM’s strategic positioning but without a direct new financial catalyst. Article Title
- Neutral Sentiment: GM’s board rejected a proposal to separate the chair and CEO roles, a governance update that may not materially change the investment case in the near term. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: A supplier strike could disrupt GM pickup production, creating a potential operational headwind if the labor issue lasts. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Reports that Mary Barra sold 23,000 GM shares may add some pressure on sentiment, even if the sale does not necessarily change the company’s fundamentals. Article Title
General Motors 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.
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