General Motors Company $GM Shares Sold by Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund

Key Points

• Fjarde AP Fonden reduced its General Motors stake by 6.1% in the fourth quarter, selling 15,400 shares and ending with 235,580 shares valued at about $19.2 million.
• GM insiders have also been selling shares: CEO Mary T. Barra sold 23,000 shares and CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares, both under pre-arranged 10b5-1 plans. Over the last three months, insiders sold 577,567 shares worth roughly $47.6 million.
• Despite the insider selling, GM recently beat quarterly earnings expectations and maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per share, while Wall Street analysts remain broadly positive with a Moderate Buy consensus and an average target price of about $95.65.

Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund cut its holdings in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM - Free Report) TSE: GMM.U by 6.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 235,580 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock after selling 15,400 shares during the period. Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund's holdings in General Motors were worth $19,157,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Tsfg LLC increased its position in shares of General Motors by 5.7% during the fourth quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 2,241 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $182,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares in the last quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of General Motors by 15.6% during the fourth quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 905 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $74,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares in the last quarter. PDS Planning Inc increased its position in shares of General Motors by 3.4% during the fourth quarter. PDS Planning Inc now owns 3,996 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $325,000 after purchasing an additional 131 shares in the last quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of General Motors by 0.9% during the fourth quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 15,043 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $1,223,000 after purchasing an additional 138 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of General Motors by 47.3% during the fourth quarter. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC now owns 442 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 142 shares in the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at General Motors

In other General Motors news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 23,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total transaction of $586,075.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 25,794 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,192,490. The trade was a 21.09% 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. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 577,567 shares of company stock valued at $47,557,888. 0.54% of the stock is owned by insiders.

General Motors Price Performance

NYSE GM opened at $82.10 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.15 and a quick ratio of 0.99. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $77.66 and its 200 day moving average price is $78.45. General Motors Company has a 1 year low of $47.19 and a 1 year high of $87.62. The company has a market cap of $74.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.11, a PEG ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.30.

General Motors (NYSE:GM - Get Free Report) TSE: GMM.U last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $1.09. General Motors had a return on equity of 16.68% and a net margin of 1.38%.The firm had revenue of $43.62 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.51 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.78 EPS. The firm's revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that General Motors Company will post 12.85 earnings per share for the current year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 18th. Investors of record on Friday, June 5th will be given a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a dividend 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%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on GM shares. Wedbush reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $95.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Monday, May 11th. TD Cowen upped their price target on General Motors from $122.00 to $126.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised General Motors from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and upped their price target for the stock from $83.00 to $90.00 in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $95.65.

General Motors News Summary

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 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.

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