DCF Advisers LLC Takes Position in General Motors Company $GM

DCF Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 10,000 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $771,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GM. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new position in General Motors in the second quarter valued at approximately $5,958,995,000. Norges Bank purchased a new position in General Motors during the fourth quarter valued at $918,724,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in General Motors in the 2nd quarter worth about $522,916,000. Viking Global Investors LP boosted its stake in shares of General Motors by 81.1% in the second quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 13,018,874 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $640,659,000 after acquiring an additional 5,830,050 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in shares of General Motors during the second quarter worth $383,939,000. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at General Motors

In other news, EVP Grant Michael Dixton sold 40,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.44, for a total value of $3,537,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 54,992 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,863,492.48. This trade represents a 42.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, 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 company’s stock in a transaction 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 directly owned 92,293 shares in the company, valued at $8,303,601.21. This represents a 43.51% decrease in their position. 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 three months, insiders have sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425. Corporate insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the stock from $90.00 to $99.00 in a report on Monday, July 27th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and set a $95.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on shares of General Motors from $91.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.41.

General Motors Trading Up 1.5%

GM opened at $84.98 on Thursday. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $54.33 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 business has a fifty day simple moving average of $81.78 and a 200-day simple moving average of $79.50. The firm has a market cap of $74.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.92, a P/E/G ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.30.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The firm had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.53 EPS. General Motors’s revenue was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 13.29 earnings per share for the current year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date 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 is 36.36%.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Positive earnings revisions: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for GM to $12.89 from $12.85 and its FY2027 estimate to $13.44 from $13.36. The firm also increased its Q4 2027 forecast, reinforcing expectations for improving profitability. Zacks Research earnings estimate revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Broader EV-sector momentum: Tesla and Rivian led pure-play EV stocks higher, lifting sentiment across the auto group and providing a favorable backdrop for GM despite its mixed EV news. EV stocks outperform Ford and General Motors
• Positive Sentiment: Long-term China commitment: GM and SAIC Motor agreed to extend their joint venture for 20 years, focusing on intelligent EVs and global expansion. The agreement signals continued strategic commitment to China and could support GM’s future EV manufacturing presence. GM extends China joint venture
• Neutral Sentiment: China portfolio restructuring: GM is discontinuing Chevrolet sales in China while retaining Buick and Cadillac and continuing some Chevrolet exports. The move may streamline the brand strategy, but it also highlights competitive and demand challenges in the market. GM discontinues Chevrolet sales in China
• Negative Sentiment: Battery-project withdrawal: GM asked to be removed as a partner from LG Energy Solution’s Michigan battery plant, citing EV-demand and strategy considerations. The decision reduces near-term battery capacity commitments but may indicate more cautious EV investment and weaker demand expectations. LG Energy Solution battery plant opens with customers other than GM
• Negative Sentiment: Labor and restructuring risks: GM faces potentially difficult Unifor contract negotiations and plans to eliminate 350 jobs at its Lansing Grand River plant in January 2027, adding uncertainty around costs and North American operations. GM Lansing layoffs

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.