Jefferies Financial Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for General Motors (NYSE:GM) Stock

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) had its price objective boosted by Jefferies Financial Group from $85.00 to $97.00 in a note issued to investors on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “hold” rating on the auto manufacturer’s stock. Jefferies Financial Group’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 13.33% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on the company. Evercore ISI raised their target price on General Motors from $85.00 to $95.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday. Argus set a $78.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. HSBC lifted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $48.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Barclays set a $110.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on General Motors from $86.00 to $98.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, General Motors has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $88.43.

General Motors Stock Performance

Shares of GM stock opened at $85.59 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.17. The firm has a market cap of $77.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.44, a P/E/G ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.36. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $80.66 and its 200-day moving average price is $67.50. General Motors has a one year low of $41.60 and a one year high of $87.31.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The auto manufacturer reported $2.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.26 by $0.25. General Motors had a return on equity of 14.72% and a net margin of 1.46%.The company had revenue of $45.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.81 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.92 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that General Motors will post 11.44 EPS for the current year.

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

Insider Activity

In other news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 7,724 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.00, for a total transaction of $556,128.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 12,007 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $864,504. This represents a 39.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On General Motors

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in shares of General Motors by 456.1% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 38,717 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,062,000 after buying an additional 31,755 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC lifted its position in General Motors by 61.4% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $913,000 after acquiring an additional 7,058 shares during the last quarter. Simplicity Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in General Motors in the second quarter valued at $343,000. Merit Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in General Motors by 18.1% in the second quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC now owns 86,291 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,246,000 after acquiring an additional 13,223 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 1.2% during the second quarter. Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC now owns 246,959 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $12,153,000 after purchasing an additional 2,893 shares during the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key General Motors News

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.