General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research raised their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of General Motors in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 4th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the auto manufacturer will post earnings of $12.85 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $12.64. The consensus estimate for General Motors’ current full-year earnings is $13.27 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for General Motors’ Q4 2026 earnings at $2.52 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $3.09 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $3.47 EPS.
GM has been the topic of a number of other reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Tigress Financial raised their target price on General Motors from $92.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research note on Monday, May 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, General Motors currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $101.41.
General Motors Trading Up 0.7%
General Motors stock opened at $88.31 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $80.91 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $79.11. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. General Motors has a 12 month low of $52.09 and a 12 month high of $91.85. The stock has a market cap of $77.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30.
General Motors (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.53 earnings per share. The firm’s 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.
General Motors Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced 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. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is presently 36.36%.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, EVP Grant Michael Dixton sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $88.44, for a total value of $3,537,600.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 54,992 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,863,492.48. The trade was a 42.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total value of $6,599,591.88. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 46,519 shares in the company, valued at $3,862,007.38. This trade represents a 63.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 1,247,053 shares of company stock worth $106,763,425 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On General Motors
Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its stake in General Motors by 456.1% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,062,000 after buying an additional 31,755 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of General Motors by 61.4% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $913,000 after acquiring an additional 7,058 shares during the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of General Motors by 4.8% in the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 37,524 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,847,000 after acquiring an additional 1,706 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC boosted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 45.7% in the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 25,366 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,248,000 after acquiring an additional 7,951 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AXA S.A. boosted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 69.4% in the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 66,547 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $3,275,000 after acquiring an additional 27,270 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.
More General Motors News
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: EV charging network surpasses 300 locations: GM, Pilot and EVgo said their joint fast-charging network now includes more than 300 locations and 1,300 stalls across 40 states, covering approximately 75% of the contiguous United States. The broader network supports GM’s EV adoption strategy and improves the convenience of long-distance electric travel. Pilot, General Motors and EVgo Power EV Road Trips with More Than 300 Fast-Charging Locations Nationwide
- Positive Sentiment: Long-term growth case remains supported: A Zacks analysis identified GM as a potentially attractive long-term growth stock based on its Style Scores and growth characteristics. This follows GM’s latest quarterly earnings beat, with earnings per share of $3.57 versus a $3.19 consensus estimate and revenue of $48.03 billion, above expectations. Why General Motors Is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and shareholder returns: Recent analysts raised price targets, including Jefferies at $99 and TD Cowen at $132, while the consensus target is approximately $101.41. GM also maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share.
- Neutral Sentiment: Executive stock sale: EVP Grant Michael Dixton sold 40,000 shares worth approximately $3.54 million, reducing his holdings by 42.11%. Because the transaction was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, it may be less significant as a discretionary bearish signal. Grant Michael Dixton Sells 40,000 Shares of General Motors Stock
- Negative Sentiment: EV and software execution concerns remain: Reports questioned whether GM may scale back electric trucks after weak 2026 sales and suggested its decision to limit Apple CarPlay could be losing consumer support. These issues could pressure EV growth and connected-services monetization.
- Negative Sentiment: Supplier margin pressure: PHINIA’s earnings miss, attributed to higher employee costs and unfavorable product mix, highlights potential cost and supply-chain pressure affecting automotive suppliers, although the impact on GM is indirect.
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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