Vanguard Group Inc. Reduces Position in General Motors Company $GM

Key Points

• Vanguard trimmed its stake in General Motors by 1.3% in Q4, selling 1,450,922 shares and ending the period with 108,142,822 shares—about 11.59% of the company valued at roughly $8.79 billion.
• GM beat Q4 EPS at $2.51 versus $2.26 expected, reported revenue down 5.1% YoY, set FY2026 guidance of 9.75–10.50 EPS, authorized a $6 billion buyback (up to 8.1% of shares) and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.18 ($0.72 annualized).
• Wall Street sentiment is mostly positive with multiple upgrades and a consensus target around $91.25, but investor concerns remain over executive pay scrutiny and setbacks to GM’s Ultium/EV strategy that could weigh on valuation.

Vanguard Group Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of General Motors Company (NYSE:GM - Free Report) TSE: GMM.U by 1.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 108,142,822 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock after selling 1,450,922 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. owned about 11.59% of General Motors worth $8,794,174,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its position in shares of General Motors by 456.1% during the fourth 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 in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its position in shares of General Motors by 61.4% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 18,548 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock valued at $913,000 after purchasing an additional 7,058 shares in the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of General Motors by 4.8% during the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 37,524 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock valued at $1,847,000 after purchasing an additional 1,706 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC lifted its holdings in General Motors by 45.7% during the 2nd quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 25,366 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $1,248,000 after purchasing an additional 7,951 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AXA S.A. lifted its holdings in General Motors by 69.4% during the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 66,547 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $3,275,000 after purchasing an additional 27,270 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company's stock.

General Motors Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE GM opened at $78.06 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.17, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50. The business has a 50-day moving average of $76.84 and a 200-day moving average of $75.97. The firm has a market capitalization of $70.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.93, a PEG ratio of 0.43 and a beta of 1.34. General Motors Company has a 12 month low of $44.72 and a 12 month high of $87.62.

General Motors (NYSE:GM - Get Free Report) TSE: GMM.U last announced its earnings results 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. General Motors had a net margin of 1.46% and a return on equity of 14.72%. The business had revenue of $45.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $45.81 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.92 earnings per share. General Motors's quarterly revenue was down 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.750-10.500 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that General Motors Company will post 12.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors announced that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Tuesday, January 27th that permits the company to buyback $6.00 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the auto manufacturer to reacquire up to 8.1% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

General Motors Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 6th were issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. This is an increase from General Motors's previous quarterly dividend of $0.15. General Motors's payout ratio is presently 23.92%.

Key General Motors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights GM as a “strong value stock,” arguing valuation metrics and analyst coverage support upside for value‑oriented investors. Here's Why General Motors (GM) is a Strong Value Stock
• Positive Sentiment: GM reached a renewable energy milestone across U.S. operations, supporting ESG credentials and potentially lowering operating costs over time. GM Reaches Renewable Energy Milestone Across US Operations
• Neutral Sentiment: GM says it still backs its 6.2‑liter V8 recall fix and is directing owners to 10‑year coverage — reassuring for owners but a potential cost overhang. GM Says It Still Backs Its 6.2-Liter V8 Recall Fix and Points Owners to 10-Year Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Several analyst pieces and comparison stories (Zacks, Yahoo) examine GM vs. Tesla and Q1 expectations — useful context but not immediate catalysts. Tesla Vs GM: Which is the Best Investment as the Q1 Earnings Season Heats Up?
• Neutral Sentiment: Human‑interest and nonfinancial items (e.g., Rick Hendrick’s purchase of a GM military vehicle) are noise for investors. Why NASCAR legend Rick Hendrick spent $1M on a GM military vehicle
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that CEO Mary Barra and other top execs’ bonuses weren’t reduced due to tariff impacts and coverage of Barra’s ~$29.9M pay package have raised governance scrutiny that could pressure investor sentiment. GM CEO Mary Barra’s $29.9 Million Payday Raises Eyebrows as Executive Pay Climbs Across Detroit
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage says GM is “done with Ultium,” signaling a material setback in its proprietary battery strategy and raising questions about future EV cost competitiveness. General Motors is done with Ultium: Here's why it couldn't be saved
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets report GM halted next‑generation full‑size EV trucks and is refocusing on hybrid pickups — a near‑term margin/complexity play that undermines EV leadership narrative and likely weighs on valuation multiples tied to growth/EV optionality. GM puts next-generation full-size EV trucks and SUVs on ice

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have weighed in on GM shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised General Motors from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and lifted their target price for the company from $83.00 to $90.00 in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of General Motors from $92.00 to $107.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Bank of America assumed coverage on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. They set a "buy" rating and a $105.00 price objective for the company. Mizuho increased their target price on shares of General Motors from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, TD Cowen reissued a "buy" rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, General Motors has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $91.25.

General Motors 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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