499,497 Shares in General Motors Company $GM Purchased by Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.

Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. bought a new stake in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor bought 499,497 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $38,501,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GM. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its position in shares of General Motors by 456.1% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,062,000 after acquiring an additional 31,755 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its position in General Motors by 61.4% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $913,000 after acquiring an additional 7,058 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. increased its position in General Motors by 4.8% during the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 37,524 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,847,000 after acquiring an additional 1,706 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC raised its stake in General Motors by 45.7% during the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 25,366 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,248,000 after purchasing an additional 7,951 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AXA S.A. boosted its holdings in General Motors by 69.4% in the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 66,547 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,275,000 after purchasing an additional 27,270 shares during the period. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

General Motors Stock Performance

NYSE:GM opened at $86.26 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $75.69 billion, a PE ratio of 43.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. General Motors Company has a 12-month low of $54.33 and a 12-month high of $91.85. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $82.66 and a 200 day moving average price of $79.67.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The company had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.01 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.53 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly 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. Research analysts anticipate that General Motors Company will post 13.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s payout ratio is currently 36.36%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have issued reports on GM. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on shares of General Motors from $100.00 to $101.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on shares of General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on General Motors from $91.00 to $103.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, 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. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $101.41.

Insider Transactions at General Motors

In other news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.00, for a total value of $620,550.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 18,899 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,700,910. The trade was a 26.73% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total transaction of $28,781,330.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 428,994 shares in the company, valued at $38,772,477.72. This represents a 42.61% 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. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 669,486 shares of company stock valued at $59,205,537. 0.44% of the stock is owned by insiders.

General Motors News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Unifor members ratified new three-year contracts with GM, securing more than C$1 billion in planned investment in Canadian plants and production of a next-generation heavy-duty truck at the Ontario facility. The agreement reduces labor uncertainty and could strengthen GM’s North American truck business. GM’s Canadian workers approve deal adding truck to Ontario plant amid US trade war
• Positive Sentiment: The investment pledge provides longer-term production visibility and could support Canadian employment, manufacturing utilization and GM’s ability to supply profitable trucks from within the region. Is General Motors a Buy After Its Canadian Investment Pledge?
• Neutral Sentiment: A report says GM may add a concealed tailgate feature to future pickup trucks. The innovation could improve product appeal, but it is not an immediate earnings catalyst. Future GM Pickup Trucks May Include Hidden Feature Tailgaters Will Love
• Neutral Sentiment: A GM dealership received company recognition for sales performance, a positive operational signal but one unlikely to materially affect the stock. GM dealership earns recognition
• Negative Sentiment: The Canadian investment comes amid 25% U.S. tariffs on vehicles and the possibility of higher tariffs, creating pressure on costs, pricing and cross-border profitability. Analysts also cited launch execution and rising expenses as near-term risks. GM union deal and Canadian investment amid tariff pressure
• Negative Sentiment: GM faces increased competitive pressure as Toyota’s hybrid-focused strategy narrows GM’s U.S. sales lead. The issue challenges GM’s emphasis on higher-margin trucks and SUVs while consumer demand shifts toward hybrids. General Motors is under pressure in the U.S. auto market
• Negative Sentiment: More than 1.1 million GM vehicles are reportedly under investigation for a potential brake-assist failure. Separately, unresolved transmission-shudder complaints involving GMC Sierra and Canyon models could increase recall, warranty and reputational risks. GM vehicles face investigation over potential brake-assist failure

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.