Stance Capital LLC Makes New $3.40 Million Investment in General Motors Company $GM

Stance Capital LLC acquired a new stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) in the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 41,836 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,402,000. General Motors accounts for 1.3% of Stance Capital LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 18th largest position.

A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in GM. Tsfg LLC boosted its holdings in shares of General Motors by 5.7% in the 4th quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 2,241 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $182,000 after buying an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC increased its holdings in 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 buying an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. increased its holdings in General Motors by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 19,477 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,584,000 after buying an additional 127 shares during the last quarter. PDS Planning Inc raised its position in General Motors by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. PDS Planning Inc now owns 3,996 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $325,000 after acquiring an additional 131 shares during the period. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. boosted its stake in General Motors by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 6,887 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $560,000 after acquiring an additional 136 shares during the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at General Motors

In other news, CEO Mary T. Barra sold 215,391 shares of General Motors stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $80.01, for a total value of $17,233,433.91. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 770,491 shares in the company, valued at approximately $61,646,984.91. The trade was a 21.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CAO Christopher Hatto sold 6,895 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.00, for a total value of $586,075.00. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer 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. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 697,388 shares of company stock valued at $57,752,596 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GM has been the subject of a number of research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $95.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Citigroup increased their price objective on General Motors from $108.00 to $131.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, Bank of America began coverage on General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $105.00 target price for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $95.65.

General Motors Stock Performance

NYSE GM opened at $79.45 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $71.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 32.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a quick ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. The company’s 50 day moving average is $79.17 and its 200-day moving average is $79.21. General Motors Company has a 12-month low of $47.63 and a 12-month high of $87.62.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $3.70 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $1.09. General Motors had a net margin of 1.38% and a return on equity of 16.68%. The company had revenue of $43.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.51 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.78 EPS. General Motors’s revenue for the quarter was down .9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.620-12.620 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 12.85 earnings per share for the current year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th were issued a $0.18 dividend. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 5th. General Motors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 29.03%.

More General Motors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM Defense announced a collaboration with Lockheed Martin to support U.S. defense manufacturing, a potentially strategic business win that could diversify GM’s industrial footprint and improve investor sentiment. GM Defense, Lockheed Martin to collaborate on US defense manufacturing
• Positive Sentiment: GM also highlighted a software update enabling certain U.S. EV owners to send power back to the electric grid, expanding its vehicle-to-home energy capabilities and reinforcing its EV technology narrative. General Motors (GM) Shares Key Software Update to Enable Power Transmition
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage noted GM’s CEO Mary Barra sold 99,239 shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan; this is routine insider activity, but it can still create mild investor caution. General Motors (NYSE:GM) CEO Mary Barra Sells 99,239 Shares of Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: There was also attention on GM’s pickup demand shifting faster than expected and a possible Silverado 1500 production change at Oshawa, which suggests product-mix and manufacturing adjustments rather than a clear near-term earnings impact. GM Says Buyers Are Moving Away From Pickups Faster Than Expected GM Reportedly Ending Chevy Silverado 1500 Production At Oshawa Plant
• Negative Sentiment: A GMC dealer lawsuit alleging allocation practices are hurting its business could raise relationship and reputational concerns if it escalates. GMC Dealer Sues GM, Claims Vehicle Allocation Strategy Is Driving It Out Of Business
• Negative Sentiment: Another lawsuit seeking $15 million against GMC adds to legal overhang and may contribute to downside sentiment for GM shares. GMC sued for $15 million by longtime ally as allegations get raised
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage of factory tension at GM’s Factory Zero, including cobot deployment alongside layoffs, may reinforce investor worries about labor friction and restructuring costs. GM, UAW face sudden high-stakes factory rift

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.