North Dakota State Investment Board acquired a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 32,652 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,655,000.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in General Motors by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 31,322,758 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,909,748,000 after purchasing an additional 989,189 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors lifted its stake in General Motors by 8.2% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 18,130,519 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,105,420,000 after purchasing an additional 1,366,467 shares during the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in General Motors by 5.5% in the 3rd quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 14,252,689 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $868,986,000 after purchasing an additional 748,831 shares during the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP lifted its stake in General Motors by 81.1% in the 2nd quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 13,018,874 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $640,659,000 after purchasing an additional 5,830,050 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its stake in General Motors by 5.3% in the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 6,001,245 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $365,897,000 after purchasing an additional 302,140 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.
General Motors News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GM is moving ahead with product activity in Latin America, including taking reservations for the 2027 Chevy Sonic crossover in Argentina, which supports the company’s broader vehicle lineup and market presence. GM Now Taking 2027 Chevy Sonic Crossover Reservations In Argentina
- Positive Sentiment: GM also launched a new collision assistance tool designed to simplify post-crash repairs, a small but potentially helpful step for improving customer service and dealer workflow. GM Launches New Collision Assistance Tool To Simplify Post-Crash Repairs
- Neutral Sentiment: GM continues to draw trader interest after showing up on Zacks’ “trending stock” list, but this appears to reflect elevated attention rather than a new fundamental catalyst. Here is What to Know Beyond Why General Motors Company (GM) is a Trending Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and market commentary also mentioned GM in broader auto-sector discussions, but these pieces did not point to a direct earnings or guidance change. Here is What to Know Beyond Why General Motors Company (GM) is a Trending Stock
- Negative Sentiment: GM is facing headline risk from reports that it could pay a $12.75 million penalty over alleged data-sharing practices involving drivers’ contact details, geolocation, and behavior data, which could pressure sentiment around privacy and regulatory exposure. General Motors To Pay $12,750,000 in Penalties for Allegedly Selling Contact Info, Names, Geolocation and Behavior Data of Drivers to Insurance Firms and Data Brokers
- Negative Sentiment: Reports of a construction pause at GM’s battery plant add uncertainty around its EV expansion plans, which can weigh on investors’ confidence in the company’s long-term electrification strategy. Construction pause of GM battery plant causes uncertainty, but what comes next?
- Negative Sentiment: GM also drew attention for a workplace fine at its Lansing Grand River plant, reinforcing a stream of smaller operational issues that can add to investor caution. GM fined $50K for issue with air-cleaning machine at Lansing Grand River plant
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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General Motors Price Performance
GM stock opened at $73.11 on Tuesday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $75.94 and a 200-day moving average price of $77.45. The company has a market capitalization of $65.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.48, a PEG ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.29. General Motors Company has a 52-week low of $46.81 and a 52-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 released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $1.09. The firm had revenue of $43.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.51 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.78 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 12.85 EPS for the current year.
General Motors declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program on Tuesday, January 27th that permits the company to buyback $6.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the auto manufacturer to buy up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
General Motors Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.03%.
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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