Exchange Traded Concepts LLC trimmed its position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM – Free Report) (TSE:GMM.U) by 6.3% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 227,386 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 15,190 shares during the quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC’s holdings in General Motors were worth $18,491,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Tiemann Investment Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of General Motors by 3.1% in the third quarter. Tiemann Investment Advisors LLC now owns 5,045 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $308,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Hemington Wealth Management grew its holdings in General Motors by 14.5% during the 3rd quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 1,219 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $74,000 after acquiring an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Fielder Capital Group LLC increased its position in General Motors by 3.3% during the 3rd quarter. Fielder Capital Group LLC now owns 5,131 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $313,000 after purchasing an additional 163 shares during the period. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC increased its position in General Motors by 3.4% during the 3rd quarter. Resonant Capital Advisors LLC now owns 5,222 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $318,000 after purchasing an additional 171 shares during the period. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its holdings in shares of General Motors by 3.1% in the 4th quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 5,732 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $466,000 after purchasing an additional 172 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.
General Motors Trading Down 3.5%
NYSE GM opened at $72.98 on Friday. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $41.60 and a 52 week high of $87.62. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $79.12 and a 200 day moving average price of $73.42. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. The firm has a market cap of $65.97 billion, a PE ratio of 24.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.37.
General Motors Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th were given a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. This is a positive change from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. General Motors’s payout ratio is 23.92%.
General Motors announced that its board has approved a share repurchase plan on Tuesday, January 27th that allows the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in 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 typically an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of General Motors from $86.00 to $98.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. DZ Bank upgraded General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $98.00 target price for the company in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $100.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Wolfe Research upgraded General Motors from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $96.00 price target on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $91.58.
Key Headlines Impacting General Motors
Here are the key news stories impacting General Motors this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Wolfe Research raised GM to Outperform, giving the stock analyst momentum that can support buying interest. General Motors (NYSE:GM) Raised to Outperform at Wolfe Research
- Positive Sentiment: Erste Group nudged up its FY2026 EPS estimate (to $12.50), a small but constructive revision versus consensus that reinforces GM’s multi-year profitability thesis.
- Positive Sentiment: GM committed ~$600M to upgrade South Korea operations to boost compact SUV output — a near‑term production and margin play that eases concerns about plant exits. GM to invest US$600 in its South Korean operations
- Positive Sentiment: GM celebrated a manufacturing milestone — Fort Wayne built its 11 millionth vehicle — a sign of durable production scale and brand strength. General Motors plant celebrates assembly of 11M trucks
- Neutral Sentiment: GM Financial announced its Q1 2026 operating results release date (Apr 28) — a scheduled event that could create short‑term volatility for GM parent sentiment depending on credit trends. GM Financial to Release First Quarter 2026 Operating Results
- Neutral Sentiment: New product buzz: reports on the 2027 Corvette Stingray/Grand Sport/GSX V8 upgrades may help brand halo effects but are unlikely to move the stock materially. 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Grand Sport, and GSX Receive the Most Torque-Happy NA V8 Ever
- Negative Sentiment: China remains the largest headline risk — coverage highlights that Detroit automakers, including GM, face a major China problem; separate reporting shows GM’s China sales have plunged ~75%, a clear hit to international growth expectations. These Top Stocks Have a Big China Problem to Solve GM’s China Sales Are Down 75%
- Negative Sentiment: Erste trimmed its FY2027 EPS estimate slightly (to $14.13 from $14.26), a modest downgrade that could temper longer‑range upside expectations.
- Negative Sentiment: Market reaction has been negative in recent sessions as investors weigh the China slump and mixed guidance/estimates; a recent note tracked a down move in GM shares. General Motors (GM) Stock Moves -1.32%: What You Should Know
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.
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