General Motors (NYSE:GM) Price Target Cut to $105.00 by Analysts at Barclays

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) had its price target decreased by Barclays from $110.00 to $105.00 in a research report released on Monday,Benzinga reports. Barclays currently has an overweight rating on the auto manufacturer’s stock.

A number of other research analysts also recently commented on GM. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on General Motors from $48.00 to $57.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Evercore upped their price objective on General Motors from $85.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on General Motors from $85.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Bank of America began coverage on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. They set a “buy” rating and a $105.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on shares of General Motors from $82.00 to $83.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $91.38.

General Motors Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:GM opened at $72.61 on Monday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $78.96 and a 200-day moving average price of $73.63. General Motors has a 1-year low of $41.60 and a 1-year high of $87.62. The company has a market capitalization of $65.64 billion, a PE ratio of 24.12, a PEG ratio of 0.39 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.17 and a quick ratio of 1.01.

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

General Motors Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th were paid a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a 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 dividend payout ratio is currently 23.92%.

General Motors declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, January 27th that allows the company to buyback $6.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the auto manufacturer to repurchase up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On General Motors

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of General Motors in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of General Motors by 500.0% during the 4th quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 330 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares during the last quarter. SouthState Bank Corp grew its holdings in shares of General Motors by 101.7% during the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 177 shares in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of General Motors in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Founders Capital Management acquired a new stake in General Motors during the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM will add a sixth production day at its Flint Assembly to boost heavy‑duty Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra output starting in June, signaling robust demand for high‑margin pickup trucks and near‑term revenue upside. GM to increase heavy-duty truck production (Reuters)
• Positive Sentiment: GM (with Ford) raised destination charges on full‑size trucks and SUVs and is generally nudging truck prices higher — a near‑term margin tailwind that helps offset commodity/fuel pressure. Ford and GM increase destination charges (The Drive)
• Positive Sentiment: GM is pitching AI and human‑tech partnerships publicly, which supports its long‑term positioning in software, autonomy and vehicle connectivity — positive for longer‑term multiple expansion if execution follows. GM ‘riding the wave’ of AI (MSN)
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays trimmed its price target to $105 from $110 but kept an Overweight rating — a modest calibration rather than a downgrade, leaving room for upside while acknowledging near‑term uncertainty. Barclays lowers price target (Benzinga)
• Neutral Sentiment: Some Wall Street commentary is cautious, highlighting a turbulent stretch into Q2; this keeps sentiment mixed despite production and pricing positives. Wall Street Is Bearish on GM (247wallst)
• Negative Sentiment: GM temporarily idled its Detroit FactoryZero EV plant and is laying off about 1,300 workers — a sign of execution or demand issues in its EV rollout that raises near‑term cost and reputation risk. GM lays off 1,300 at FactoryZero (Detroit News)
• Negative Sentiment: The federal government is probing a reported shutdown issue in a 2026 GM model after ~1,500 miles — a product‑quality/regulatory risk that could pressure recalls, costs or consumer confidence if confirmed. Feds investigate GM (MSN)

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.