BDF Gestion Sells 15,153 Shares of General Motors Company $GM

Key Points

• BDF Gestion cut its General Motors stake by 41.1% in the third quarter, selling 15,153 shares and retaining 21,742 shares valued at approximately $1.67 million.
• Institutional investors own 92.67% of GM, while insiders sold roughly $49 million of shares over the past 90 days, including sizable sales by CEO Mary Barra and CAO Christopher Hatto under pre-arranged trading plans.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, giving GM a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $101.18, despite the stock recently trading down 1.9% at $82.39.

BDF Gestion lowered its position in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM - Free Report) TSE: GMM.U by 41.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 21,742 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock after selling 15,153 shares during the period. BDF Gestion's holdings in General Motors were worth $1,674,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new position in General Motors during the second quarter worth $5,958,995,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its stake in shares of General Motors by 0.5% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 14,225,518 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock valued at $1,059,668,000 after purchasing an additional 77,100 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lifted its stake in shares of General Motors by 1.2% in the 2nd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 8,559,990 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock valued at $659,804,000 after purchasing an additional 101,885 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 2nd quarter valued at about $629,465,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 2nd quarter valued at about $599,066,000. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at General Motors

In other General Motors news, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.00, for a total value of $620,550.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 18,899 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,700,910. This trade represents a 26.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 318,448 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total transaction of $28,781,330.24. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 428,994 shares of the company's stock, valued at $38,772,477.72. This represents a 42.61% 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. Insiders have sold a total of 549,665 shares of company stock worth $49,010,828 in the last ninety days. 0.44% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on General Motors from $120.00 to $110.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 12th. UBS Group cut their price target on General Motors from $114.00 to $112.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 7th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of General Motors from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $90.00 to $99.00 in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Benchmark reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $105.00 price objective (up from $90.00) on shares of General Motors in a research note on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Truist Financial set a $105.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, October 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $101.18.

General Motors Stock Down 1.9%

NYSE:GM traded down $1.57 on Monday, hitting $82.39. The stock had a trading volume of 3,193,234 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,521,714. The business's fifty day moving average is $84.34 and its 200 day moving average is $81.16. The company has a market cap of $72.29 billion, a PE ratio of 41.68, a P/E/G ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. General Motors Company has a 52 week low of $57.68 and a 52 week high of $91.85.

General Motors (NYSE:GM - Get Free Report) TSE: GMM.U last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%. The firm had revenue of $48.03 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.53 earnings per share. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 13.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

General Motors News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM is viewed as positioned for another earnings beat, supported by disciplined pricing, growing software revenue and a record of six consecutive quarterly beats. Strong execution could reinforce expectations for the company’s full-year EPS guidance of $12–$14. General Motors Pre-Q3 Analysis: Is the Stock a Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive on GM’s outlook, with commentary highlighting the stock’s strong one-year performance and potential for additional upside if earnings, cash flow and management guidance meet expectations. General Motors Stock Is Up 46% in a Year
• Neutral Sentiment: A new multi-year partnership between Cadillac Formula 1 and Frontieras North America adds branding and sponsorship exposure, but its direct financial impact on GM is likely limited. Frontieras North America Joins Cadillac Formula 1 Team
• Negative Sentiment: GM’s Lansing, Michigan, plant could face an approximately 18-month production hiatus after Cadillac CT5 production ends, with about 350 layoffs reported. The potential idling raises concerns about utilization, workforce costs and near-term manufacturing efficiency. GM’s Lansing Plant May Go Quiet
• Negative Sentiment: GM’s decision to end Chevrolet Silverado 1500 production at a Canadian plant highlights tariff-related changes to its truck manufacturing footprint and adds uncertainty around costs, supply chains and production volumes. GM Ends Silverado Production at Canadian Plant

General Motors Profile

General Motors Company NYSE: GM is a global automotive company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1908, GM designs, manufactures and sells vehicles and related services through brands including Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac.

GM's product lineup includes passenger cars, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vehicles and electric vehicles. The company is also developing connected-vehicle technologies, driver-assistance systems and charging and energy-management solutions.

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