General Motors (NYSE:GM) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Evercore ISI Analyst Says

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) had its price target increased by investment analysts at Evercore ISI from $85.00 to $95.00 in a report released on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the auto manufacturer’s stock. Evercore ISI’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 10.99% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the company. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on General Motors from $92.00 to $107.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $104.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. DZ Bank raised shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $98.00 price objective for the company in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on General Motors from $50.00 to $55.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $88.43.

General Motors Stock Performance

NYSE GM opened at $85.59 on Monday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $80.66 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $67.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.01. General Motors has a 1 year low of $41.60 and a 1 year high of $87.31. The stock has a market capitalization of $77.37 billion, a PE ratio of 28.44, a P/E/G ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.36.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The auto manufacturer reported $2.51 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.26 by $0.25. The firm had revenue of $45.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $45.81 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.46% and a return on equity of 14.72%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.92 earnings per share. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. Analysts predict that General Motors will post 11.44 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback program on Tuesday, January 27th that allows the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the auto manufacturer to repurchase up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 7,724 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.00, for a total transaction of $556,128.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 12,007 shares in the company, valued at $864,504. This trade represents a 39.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of GM. NewEdge Wealth LLC grew its position in General Motors by 26.7% in the fourth quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC now owns 38,401 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $3,123,000 after acquiring an additional 8,097 shares in the last quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. increased its position in shares of General Motors by 16.3% during the fourth quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 187,367 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $15,237,000 after acquiring an additional 26,217 shares during the period. Ethic Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 11.9% in the fourth quarter. Ethic Inc. now owns 86,504 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $7,034,000 after purchasing an additional 9,211 shares during the period. MGO One Seven LLC boosted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 6.1% in the fourth quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 27,896 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,268,000 after purchasing an additional 1,604 shares during the period. Finally, Crestwood Advisors Group LLC grew its stake in General Motors by 29.4% in the fourth quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 6,061 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $493,000 after purchasing an additional 1,377 shares in the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Evercore raised its price target on GM from $85 to $95 and kept an “outperform” rating — a bullish analyst move that supports upside expectations. Evercore raises PT to $95
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target from $85 to $97 (hold), also signaling more upside from current levels. Analyst upward revisions can drive buying and boost sentiment. Jefferies raises PT to $97
• Positive Sentiment: Most new GM EV buyers are selecting a home-charging package — this improves owner experience, likely increases EV adoption, and may generate accessory/installation revenue. Most New GM EV Customers Are Choosing A Home Charging Package
• Positive Sentiment: GM Korea is shifting focus to the premium vehicle segment — a strategy that could improve margins and brand mix in international markets. GM Korea Strengthening Focus On Premium Vehicle Segment
• Neutral Sentiment: GM issued a fix for a fuel-injector flow-rate issue on the Chevy Trax — the company addressed the problem, which limits lingering safety/recall uncertainty but is unlikely to be material to earnings. GM Releases Fix For Chevy Trax Fuel Injector Flow Rate Issue
• Neutral Sentiment: An explainer on “Ecotec” engine branding surfaced — useful for consumer/brand clarity but not directly material to near-term financials. What Ecotec Means On GM Engines
• Neutral Sentiment: GM CEO attended a White House event with former President Trump — a high-profile appearance that may affect public/political perception but has ambiguous direct financial impact. General Motors CEO attends White House event with Trump
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated investor searches and attention (per Zacks) signal higher market focus on GM, which can amplify price moves but doesn’t by itself change fundamentals. Investors Heavily Search General Motors Company (GM)
• Negative Sentiment: Canada says it will seek to recover “hundreds of millions” from GM (and Stellantis) after scaled-back production — this is a direct potential cash liability and a clear near-term downside risk. Canada to Claim Stellantis, GM Owe Hundreds of Millions to Government

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.