Hudson Value Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 5,734 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $442,000.
Several other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in General Motors in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. SouthState Bank Corp lifted its holdings in General Motors by 101.7% in the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 177 shares during the period. Evergreen Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 1st quarter worth $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 4th quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Comprehensive Financial Planning Inc. PA acquired a new position in shares of General Motors during the 4th quarter worth $33,000. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
General Motors Trading Up 1.5%
NYSE:GM opened at $89.28 on Wednesday. General Motors Company has a 52-week low of $53.95 and a 52-week high of $91.85. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $81.40 and a 200-day simple moving average of $79.40. The company has a market capitalization of $78.34 billion, a PE ratio of 45.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30.
General Motors Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be given a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is currently 36.36%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $91.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Barclays increased their target price on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. One 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, General Motors presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $101.41.
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Insider Buying and Selling at General Motors
In related news, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total value of $6,394,977.63. Following the sale, the president owned 92,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,303,601.21. This represents a 43.51% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed 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 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 46,519 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,862,007.38. This trade represents a 63.08% decrease in their position. 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. In the last quarter, insiders sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425. Company insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about General Motors
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GM is creating a parts-supply “safety net.” The automaker reached an agreement worth up to $4.5 billion with a third-party inventory-management company to secure critical components and reduce the risk of production disruptions. The move addresses vulnerabilities exposed by recent industry supply shocks and could improve manufacturing reliability. GM reaches up to $4.5 billion parts deal designed to avoid supply chain troubles
- Positive Sentiment: GM is exiting its Indiana battery joint venture with Samsung SDI. Samsung SDI will take full ownership of the planned $3.5 billion facility, which will now focus partly on energy-storage systems and other applications. For GM, the transaction reduces exposure to weaker-than-expected EV battery demand and frees capital, reinforcing its strategy of moderating EV investment. Samsung SDI takes full control of GM’s Indiana battery plant
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst earnings expectations remain favorable. Erste Group raised its fiscal 2027 EPS estimate for GM to $15.04 from $14.99, while GM’s recent quarterly results exceeded consensus estimates for both earnings and revenue. The company has also been highlighted among companies that raised guidance during the second-quarter earnings season.
- Neutral Sentiment: GM and EVgo are expanding fast-charging infrastructure. The companies opened a flagship charging site in the Detroit area and expect more than 100 additional stalls to be operational by the end of 2026. The expansion supports GM’s EV ecosystem, although the near-term financial contribution is uncertain. EVgo and GM Enhance the Charging Experience with New Flagship Sites
- Negative Sentiment: Labor negotiations could introduce risk. Canadian union Unifor has begun talks with GM following a Ford agreement. Potential wage or contract concessions may pressure costs, though no dispute or disruption has been reported.
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.
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