Assetmark Inc. Boosts Position in General Motors Company $GM

Assetmark Inc. grew its stake in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 30.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 118,128 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 27,353 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc.’s holdings in General Motors were worth $7,202,000 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. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new position in shares of General Motors in the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. raised its holdings in General Motors by 94.6% in the 3rd quarter. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. now owns 545 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares during the period. ESL Trust Services LLC bought a new position in shares of General Motors in the third quarter worth about $37,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in General Motors during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Finally, Optimum Investment Advisors lifted its holdings in General Motors by 60.0% during the second quarter. Optimum Investment Advisors now owns 800 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently commented on GM shares. HSBC boosted their price target on General Motors from $48.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wedbush boosted their price target on General Motors from $75.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of General Motors from $92.00 to $107.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of General Motors from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Barclays set a $110.00 price target on General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. 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 company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, General Motors currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $89.52.

General Motors News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer praised GM’s execution and strategy, reinforcing bullish retail investor interest and momentum that can support short‑term buying pressure. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights GM as a long‑term momentum stock using style scores, which may attract momentum and model‑based funds. This is sentiment/supportive coverage rather than new fundamentals. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: GM issued a software fix for unwanted brake assist on Cadillac CT5 models — proactive remediation reduces regulatory and reputation risk and limits potential warranty/certification costs. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: GM is building its new Gen6 V8 for the U.S. market in Canada — signals manufacturing flexibility and potential cost/production advantages for key combustion platforms while keeping supply close to demand centers. Product continuity matters for margin and fleet mix. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Details on 2027 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra engines outline expected powertrain lineup — useful for long‑term product planning but not an immediate earnings driver. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: GM built a special‑edition Corvette Z06 that won’t be sold in the U.S.; this is a brand/halo item with limited direct financial impact. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Weekly performance roundup comparing GM, Ford, Stellantis — provides context on peer moves but no new company‑specific catalyst. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks warns tariffs remain a material headwind: GM reported ~$3.1B of tariff costs in 2025 and expects $3B–$4B in 2026, which can compress margins and offset operational gains. This is a meaningful near‑term earnings risk. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Some 2025–2026 Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain models can get stuck in first gear — a safety/recall issue that could lead to repairs, warranty costs and short‑term reputation pressure. Read More.

General Motors Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of GM opened at $81.00 on Tuesday. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $41.60 and a 52 week high of $87.62. 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 company has a 50-day simple moving average of $82.03 and a 200-day simple moving average of $69.36. The firm has a market capitalization of $73.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.91, a P/E/G ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 1.36.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its 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 business had revenue of $45.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $45.81 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.46% and a return on equity of 14.72%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.92 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 11.44 earnings per share for the current year.

General Motors Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. This is an increase from General Motors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 6th. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 19.93%.

General Motors announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback plan on Tuesday, January 27th that permits the company to repurchase $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the auto manufacturer to buy up to 8.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

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.