General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) has been given an average rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-three analysts that are covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have issued a hold recommendation, seventeen have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $94.6522.

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on GM. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price objective on shares of General Motors from $96.00 to $95.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wedbush reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 11th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of General Motors from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Citigroup raised their price target on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $108.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 29th.

General Motors Stock Up 4.6%

Shares of NYSE GM opened at $76.00 on Friday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $75.92 and a 200 day simple moving average of $77.53. The firm has a market cap of $68.52 billion, a PE ratio of 30.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.37 and a beta of 1.29. General Motors has a 1 year low of $46.81 and a 1 year high of $87.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.99.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by $1.09. The business had revenue of $43.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $43.51 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.78 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that General Motors will post 12.85 EPS for the current year.

General Motors declared that its board has initiated a stock 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 reacquire up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

General Motors Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GM. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in General Motors during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Evergreen Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its position in shares of General Motors by 500.0% during 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 period. SouthState Bank Corp grew its position in shares of General Motors by 101.7% during the 4th quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 177 shares during the period. Finally, Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors News Roundup

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.