General Motors (GM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

General Motors Company, founded in 1908 by William C. Durant, is a leading global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Over more than a century, the company has grown through innovation and strategic acquisitions to become one of the world’s largest producers of cars and trucks. GM’s evolution has spanned iconic brands, breakthroughs in engine technology and safety, and a sustained commitment to research and development.

The company’s primary activities include the design, production and marketing of a broad portfolio of vehicles under the Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Buick nameplates. GM is also advancing its electrification strategy through its Ultium battery platform, which underpins a growing lineup of electric vehicles (EVs) such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Cadillac Lyriq. In addition, GM is developing autonomous driving solutions via its subsidiary Cruise, targeting the future of mobility services and urban transportation.

GM’s operations span six continents, with significant manufacturing facilities and joint ventures in North America, China, South America and Europe. The company serves diverse markets through a combination of wholly owned operations and partnerships, adapting products to regional preferences and regulatory environments. Beyond vehicle production, GM financial services and connected-vehicle offerings like OnStar deliver integrated financing, telematics and safety solutions to customers worldwide.

Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Mary T. Barra, GM is focused on transforming into an all-electric, zero-emissions future while maintaining strong performance in core internal-combustion businesses. The company’s strategic priorities include scaling EV production, advancing autonomous technologies, enhancing supply-chain resilience and promoting sustainability across its operations. As GM navigates industry shifts and consumer trends, it continues to invest in innovation and infrastructure to drive long-term growth.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $52.56 to $53.56
• 50-Day Range: $45.37 to $53.36
• 52-Week Range: $38.96 to $61.24
• Volume: 7.70 million shs
• Average Volume: 12.68 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $51.30 billion
• P/E Ratio: 7.69
• Dividend Yield: 1.12%
• Price Target: $53.35
• Consensus Rating: Hold

General Motors Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

General Motors scored higher than 79% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 19th out of 87 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

General Motors has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.27, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

General Motors has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 3.32%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for General Motors are expected to grow by 3.32% in the coming year, from $11.44 to $11.82 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of General Motors is 7.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.84.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of General Motors is 7.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 24.16.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

General Motors has a PEG Ratio of 1.44. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

General Motors has a P/B Ratio of 0.81. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.21% of the float of General Motors has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

General Motors has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in General Motors has recently increased by 5.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

General Motors pays a meaningful dividend of 1.12%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

General Motors has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of General Motors is 8.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, General Motors will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.08% next year. This indicates that General Motors will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -6.44

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.21% of the float of General Motors has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

General Motors has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in General Motors has recently increased by 5.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.88

News Sentiment

General Motors has a news sentiment score of 0.88. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 32 news articles for General Motors this week, compared to 47 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

85 people have searched for GM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 55% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

12 people have added General Motors to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, General Motors insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.54% of the stock of General Motors is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.67% of the stock of General Motors is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GM shares performed this year?

General Motors' stock was trading at $53.27 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GM shares have increased by 0.2% and is now trading at $53.36.

How were General Motors' earnings last quarter?

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 29th. The auto manufacturer reported $2.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.63 by $0.15. The company's quarterly revenue was up 2.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will General Motors' stock buyback program work?

General Motors' Board of Directors approved a share buyback plan on Wednesday, February 26th 2025, which allows the company to repurchase $6,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 12.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Does General Motors have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of General Motors: Cruise, Sidecar Technologies, GM Financial, AmeriCredit, EDS (Electronic Data Systems), Cadillac, Rapid Motor Vehicle Company, and others.

Who are General Motors' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of General Motors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.48%), Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC (0.27%), Swedbank AB (0.10%) and Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Mary T Barra, Paul A Jacobson, Mark L Reuss, Craig B Glidden, Julian G Blissett, Gerald Johnson, Stephen K Carlisle, Alfred F Kelly Jr, Christopher Hatto and Rory Harvey.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of General Motors?

Shares of GM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of General Motors own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that General Motors investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Symbotic (SYM), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) and Chevron (CVX).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Record date for 6/19 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/19 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/19/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO - DOMESTIC
• Sub-Industry: Automobile Manufacturers
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GM
• CIK: 1467858
• Web: www.gm.com
• Phone: (313) 667-1500
• Fax: 302-636-5454
• Employees: 162,000
• Year Founded: 1908

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for General Motors: $53.35
• High Price Target: $105.00
• Low Price Target: $34.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: 0.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.27
• Research Coverage: 22 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.94
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.69
• Forward P/E Ratio: 4.66
• P/E Growth: 1.43
• Net Income: $6.01 billion
• Net Margins: 3.08%
• Pretax Margin: 6.93%
• Return on Equity: 14.30%
• Return on Assets: 3.51%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.46
• Current Ratio: 1.21
• Quick Ratio: 1.04

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $187.44 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.27
• Cash Flow: $23.40 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.28
• Book Value: $65.92 per share
• Price / Book: 0.81

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 961,430,000
• Free Float: 956,243,000
• Market Cap: $51.30 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.32