Brokerages Set General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) PT at $101.41
by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat GemGeneral Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Get Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-three brokerages that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have issued a hold recommendation, eighteen have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price objective among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $101.4091.
GM has been the subject of a number of research reports. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd.
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Key General Motors News
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: China partnership extended through 2047: GM and SAIC Motor renewed their 50-50 joint venture for 20 years following a major restructuring that included plant closures and a streamlined model lineup. The agreement targets at least 30 new-energy vehicles by 2030, focuses on Buick and Cadillac sales in China, and allows Chevrolet vehicles built in China to be exported to non-U.S. markets. The longer-term arrangement preserves GM’s access to China while emphasizing vehicles and technology tailored to local consumers. GM renews China joint venture with SAIC for 20 years after restructuring
- Positive Sentiment: EV charging network reaches a major milestone: GM, Pilot and EVgo said their fast-charging network now exceeds 300 locations and 1,300 stalls across 40 states, covering roughly 75% of the contiguous United States. Greater charging availability supports EV adoption and strengthens GM’s broader electric-vehicle ecosystem. Pilot, General Motors and EVgo Power EV Road Trips with More Than 300 Fast-Charging Locations Nationwide
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst estimates are mixed but generally improving: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS forecast to $12.85 from $12.64 and increased its Q1 and Q2 2027 estimates, while cutting its Q4 2026 estimate to $2.52 from $2.85. The revisions suggest stronger expected results beyond the near term, but also some caution about fourth-quarter profitability.
- Negative Sentiment: China execution and geopolitical risks remain: The renewed venture follows costly restructuring and a period of weaker performance in China. Continued investment, intense local competition and U.S.-China tensions could limit the financial benefit of the agreement.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total transaction of $6,599,591.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 46,519 shares in the company, valued at $3,862,007.38. The trade was a 63.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total value of $6,394,977.63. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 92,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,303,601.21. This represents a 43.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 90 days, insiders sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425. Corporate insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in General Motors in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of General Motors in the first quarter valued at $26,000. SouthState Bank Corp lifted its position in General Motors by 101.7% in the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 177 shares during the period. Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new stake in General Motors in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in General Motors in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.67% of the company’s stock.
General Motors Trading Up 0.9%
NYSE GM opened at $89.08 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $78.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 44.99, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $81.01 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $79.17. 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 has a twelve month low of $52.09 and a twelve month high of $91.85.
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. The company had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.53 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that General Motors will post 13.29 EPS for the current year.
General Motors Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders 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 yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.36%.
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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