Caprock Group LLC Acquires New Shares in General Motors Company $GM

Caprock Group LLC bought a new position in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 60,738 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,559,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of GM. Brighton Jones LLC boosted its stake in 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 acquiring an additional 31,755 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its holdings 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 worth $913,000 after purchasing an additional 7,058 shares during the period. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in shares of General Motors by 21.9% during the second quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 3,012 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $148,000 after purchasing an additional 541 shares in the last quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of General Motors by 31.3% during the second quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC now owns 16,707 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $822,000 after purchasing an additional 3,981 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of General Motors by 9.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 52,609 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,589,000 after buying an additional 4,739 shares in the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have weighed in on GM shares. Tigress Financial lifted their target price on General Motors from $88.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on General Motors from $92.00 to $107.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on General Motors from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Evercore raised their target price on shares of General Motors from $85.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, DZ Bank upgraded shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $98.00 price target for the company in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Two equities 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 stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $89.52.

General Motors Stock Down 0.6%

General Motors stock opened at $79.77 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. General Motors Company has a 1-year low of $41.60 and a 1-year high of $87.62. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $81.73 and a 200 day simple moving average of $68.65. The company has a market cap of $72.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 1.36.

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

General Motors Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share. This is a positive change from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. General Motors’s payout ratio is presently 23.92%.

General Motors announced that its board has initiated a stock buyback program on Tuesday, January 27th that permits the company to buyback $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the auto manufacturer to repurchase up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: DZ Bank upgraded GM to Buy and set a $98 price target, signaling stronger sell‑side conviction that could support the share price. DZ Bank is Bullish on General Motors Company (GM)
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several near‑term and FY EPS estimates for GM (Q2/Q3/FY2026–FY2028), which improves the earnings outlook even though Zacks still carries a Hold rating. MarketBeat / Zacks Research note
• Positive Sentiment: GM announced a reset of its EV plans — adopting LMR batteries and overhauling factories — a strategic move that could lower unit costs and accelerate EV production/margins if execution succeeds. General Motors Resets EV Plans With LMR Batteries And Factory Overhaul
• Positive Sentiment: News that Honda may need to compensate GM for missing EV targets (related to their partnership/volume commitments) could create one‑time financial upside and validate GM’s Ultium supply model. Honda Being Forced to Compensate General Motors for Poor EV Sales
• Positive Sentiment: GM finished 2025 as Canada’s top EV seller, showing share gains in at least one key market and supporting revenue/volume confidence for EVs. GM finishes job, ends 2025 as Canada’s top EV seller
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on how a historical GM/Allison split could reshape heavy‑duty trucks explains market structure shifts; implications for GM’s commercial strategy are uncertain. How GM and Allison’s split could change heavy duty trucks
• Neutral Sentiment: GM hired former Lucid executive Claudia Gast for a senior strategy role — a talent move that may help EV product/strategy but has limited near‑term financial impact. GM taps Lucid executive Claudia Gast for senior strategy role
• Neutral Sentiment: The BYD v. U.S. tariff lawsuit is being watched by Detroit automakers — an outcome could reshuffle competitive dynamics for EV imports, but the timing and direct impact on GM are unclear. BYD Vs. Trump: Why Tesla, Ford And GM Are Watching This Lawsuit Closely
• Negative Sentiment: GM called an “urgent” supplier meeting over exposure to First Brands — a potential supply chain or counterpart risk that could pressure production or costs if problems escalate. GM calls ‘urgent’ supplier meeting over First Brands exposure
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing issues around the 6.2L V8 L87 recall and replacement engines pose reputational and warranty costs; recall developments are a downside risk to margins. GM 6.2L V8 L87 Recall

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.