General American Investors (GAM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

General American Investors Company, Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker GAM. The firm primarily allocates capital to equity and equity-related securities of publicly traded companies, aiming to generate long-term capital appreciation for its shareholders. Its flexible mandate allows investment across a broad range of industries and market capitalizations.

The company follows a value-oriented, fundamental research approach, conducting in-depth analysis to identify undervalued businesses with strong growth potential. While its core focus is on large- and mid-cap equities, the portfolio may include small-cap positions when attractive opportunities are identified. General American Investors may also employ leverage within regulatory limits to enhance portfolio returns.

Founded in 1927 and headquartered in New York City, General American Investors is one of the oldest continuously operating closed-end funds in the United States. Over its long history, the company has navigated multiple market cycles, adhering to disciplined investment processes and active risk management. Income generated by the portfolio is typically distributed to shareholders as dividends, supplemented by periodic capital gain distributions.

Investment management services are provided by Washington Crossing Advisors, an independent advisory firm responsible for day-to-day portfolio decisions. A board of directors, comprised of seasoned investment professionals and industry experts, oversees the company’s governance and strategy. General American Investors continues to serve both individual and institutional clients seeking a professionally managed strategy for U.S. equity exposure.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $64.15 to $65.00
• 50-Day Range: $56.86 to $65.26
• 52-Week Range: $52.69 to $66.18
• Volume: 7,866 shs
• Average Volume: 24,245 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.54 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 9.96%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Company Calendar

• Today: 5/14/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST FUND
• Sub-Industry: Misc.
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GAM
• CIK: 40417
• Web: www.generalamericaninvestors.com
• Phone: (800) 436-8401
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,313
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
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• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 23,990,000
• Free Float: 22,085,000
• Market Cap: $1.54 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.90