General Motors (GM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) is a global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. The company designs, builds and markets a wide range of cars, trucks, crossovers and automotive parts, operating through well-known brands such as Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac and Buick. In addition to vehicle manufacturing, GM provides automotive financing services through its subsidiary GM Financial, supporting retail customers, commercial clients and dealers with leasing, lending and insurance products.

Founded in 1908 by William C. Durant, General Motors has grown through strategic acquisitions and brand development to become one of the world’s largest automakers. The company has navigated major industry shifts over its history, including post-war expansion, the oil crises of the 1970s and a government-backed restructuring in 2009. These milestones have shaped GM’s focus on operational efficiency, innovation and customer-driven design.

GM operates across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. The company maintains manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and joint ventures in key markets to address diverse customer preferences and regulatory environments. Its portfolio spans internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, reflecting a commitment to reduced emissions and sustainable mobility solutions.

Under the leadership of CEO Mary Barra, the first woman to head a major global automaker, General Motors has intensified its investments in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies. Through its autonomous-driving subsidiary Cruise and partnerships with technology firms, GM aims to accelerate the adoption of self-driving cars and scalable battery platforms. This strategic direction positions the company to compete in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape focused on connectivity, electrification and shared mobility.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $55.22 to $56.55
• 50-Day Range: $52.52 to $61.31
• 52-Week Range: $41.60 to $62.14
• Volume: 3.24 million shs
• Average Volume: 10.99 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $52.90 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.80
• Dividend Yield: 1.08%
• Price Target: $64.05
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

General Motors Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

General Motors scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 11th out of 90 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: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

General Motors has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on 13 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Upside Potential

General Motors has a consensus price target of $64.05, representing about 15.0% upside from its current price of $55.67.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

General Motors has been the subject of 13 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 8.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 231.08.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of General Motors is 8.83, 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 16.05.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

General Motors has a PEG Ratio of 1.19. 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 0.84. 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

1.99% 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 2.3, 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 5.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

General Motors pays a meaningful dividend of 1.05%, 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 9.52%. 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

1.99% 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 2.3, 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 5.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.56

News Sentiment

General Motors has a news sentiment score of 0.56. 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 38 news articles for General Motors this week, compared to 45 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

103 people have searched for GM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 106% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

23 people have added General Motors to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 156% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, General Motors insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $122,377,213.00 in 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 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GM stock has increased by 4.5% and is now trading at $55.6740.

How were General Motors' earnings last quarter?

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 22nd. The auto manufacturer reported $2.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.52 by $0.01. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will General Motors' stock buyback program work?

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

Does General Motors have any subsidiaries?

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

Who are General Motors' major shareholders?

General Motors' top institutional shareholders include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.21%), Wilsey Asset Management Inc. (0.07%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.06%) and Voya Investment Management LLC (0.05%). 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: 7/22/2025
• Record date for 9/18 Dividend: 9/05/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/18 Dividend: 9/05/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/18/2025
• Today: 10/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 10/21/2025
• 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: $63.05
• High Price Target: $105.00
• Low Price Target: $36.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +13.5%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.57
• Research Coverage: 23 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.30
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.81
• Forward P/E Ratio: 4.85
• P/E Growth: 1.19
• Net Income: $6.01 billion
• Net Margins: 2.54%
• Pretax Margin: 6.28%
• Return on Equity: 12.98%
• Return on Assets: 3.13%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.42
• Current Ratio: 1.22
• Quick Ratio: 1.05

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $187.60 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.28
• Cash Flow: $22.95 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.42
• Book Value: $65.92 per share
• Price / Book: 0.84

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 952,078,000
• Free Float: 946,937,000
• Market Cap: $52.88 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.33