Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC Lowers Holdings in General Motors Company $GM

Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC cut its holdings in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 51.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,412,993 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,481,772 shares during the quarter. General Motors accounts for 0.8% of Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest position. Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC’s holdings in General Motors were worth $114,905,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GM. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in General Motors by 4.6% during the 4th quarter. O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC now owns 1,393,462 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $113,316,000 after acquiring an additional 61,714 shares in the last quarter. Investors Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych Spolka Akcyjna acquired a new stake in General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at $1,264,000. SouthState Bank Corp raised its stake in General Motors by 101.7% in the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 177 shares in the last quarter. Syon Capital LLC raised its stake in General Motors by 28.4% in the fourth quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 13,246 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,077,000 after buying an additional 2,931 shares in the last quarter. Finally, ING Groep NV acquired a new stake in General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at $9,828,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at General Motors

In related news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 23,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $1,955,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 592,242 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $50,340,570. This represents a 3.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 9,124 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.97, for a total transaction of $775,266.28. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 37,395 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,177,453.15. The trade was a 19.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 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 577,567 shares of company stock valued at $47,557,888. Insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GM has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Citigroup raised their price target on General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a report on Monday, May 4th. Benchmark upped their target price on shares of General Motors from $65.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of General Motors from $110.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $95.65.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM is moving forward with a major $900 million investment tied to a new battery effort at its Warren Tech Center, underscoring the company’s commitment to its electric vehicle future and long-term product pipeline. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: GM was highlighted as a market outperformer in recent trading, reflecting investor interest in the stock after a strong move higher and suggesting improving sentiment around the automaker. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: GM was also recognized by Aspen Aerogels as its 2025 Supplier of the Year, reinforcing the automaker’s leadership in EV thermal management and supplier relationships. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: GM CEO Mary Barra discussed what it will take for the U.S. to compete with China in the EV race, keeping attention on GM’s strategic positioning but without a direct new financial catalyst. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s board rejected a proposal to separate the chair and CEO roles, a governance update that may not materially change the investment case in the near term. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: A supplier strike could disrupt GM pickup production, creating a potential operational headwind if the labor issue lasts. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Mary Barra sold 23,000 GM shares may add some pressure on sentiment, even if the sale does not necessarily change the company’s fundamentals. Article Title

General Motors Stock Performance

Shares of GM opened at $82.10 on Monday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $77.66 and a 200-day simple moving average of $78.53. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. The company has a market capitalization of $74.03 billion, a PE ratio of 33.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.30. General Motors Company has a 52-week low of $47.19 and a 52-week high of $87.62.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.61 by $1.09. The business had revenue of $43.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.51 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. The business’s revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.78 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 12.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Investors of record on Friday, June 5th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 5th. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio is presently 29.03%.

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.