Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Trims Stock Holdings in General Motors Company $GM

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise cut its holdings in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 39.9% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 33,614 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 22,282 shares during the quarter. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise’s holdings in General Motors were worth $2,734,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in General Motors in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in General Motors by 500.0% in the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 330 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 275 shares during the last quarter. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in General Motors in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Founders Capital Management acquired a new stake in General Motors in the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in General Motors in the 3rd quarter worth about $32,000. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

GM has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Barclays decreased their price target on General Motors from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on General Motors from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Wall Street Zen raised General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Mizuho decreased their price target on General Motors from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Wolfe Research upgraded General Motors from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $96.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 25th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $94.65.

General Motors Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:GM opened at $76.00 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $68.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.64, a PEG ratio of 0.37 and a beta of 1.29. 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 Company has a one year low of $46.81 and a one year high of $87.62. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $75.92 and its 200 day simple moving average is $77.53.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $1.09. The business 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% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.78 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 12.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Investors of record on Friday, June 5th will be issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 5th. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.03%.

General Motors announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, January 27th that authorizes the company to buyback $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the auto manufacturer to purchase up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

General Motors News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: GM said it will begin assembling the Chevrolet Groove and Aveo in Mexico for the local market, a move that shifts some production away from China and could help the company improve supply-chain flexibility and regional manufacturing efficiency. GM to start assembling Chevrolet Groove and Aveo in Mexico, in shift away from China
• Positive Sentiment: GM reportedly is ramping up U.S. investments again, and this time the spending is tied to core products rather than uncertain EV bets, which may ease investor concerns after prior EV-related write-offs. GM Is Cranking Up U.S. Investments Again. This Time, It’s Great News.
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s supplier awards news highlights strong relationships with key technology partners such as HARMAN, Dolby, and Lear, reinforcing the company’s ability to attract top-tier suppliers and support in-car innovation. HARMAN Named 2025 Supplier of the Year by General Motors

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.