General Motors (NYSE:GM) President Mark Reuss Sells 71,079 Shares

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) President Mark Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total transaction of $6,394,977.63. Following the completion of the transaction, the president owned 92,293 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,303,601.21. This trade represents a 43.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

General Motors Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of GM stock opened at $89.43 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $80.14 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $78.95. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42. The company has a market capitalization of $78.47 billion, a PE ratio of 45.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.31. General Motors Company has a 12-month low of $51.69 and a 12-month high of $91.85.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.19 by $0.38. General Motors had a return on equity of 18.18% and a net margin of 1.05%.The company had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.01 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.53 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% on a year-over-year basis. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that General Motors Company will post 13.27 earnings per share for the current year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Investors of record on Friday, September 4th will be paid a $0.18 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. General Motors’s payout ratio is 36.36%.

More General Motors News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GM’s second-quarter earnings of $3.57 per share exceeded the $3.19 consensus estimate, while revenue of $48.03 billion also topped expectations and increased 1.9% year over year. The results support the company’s 2026 EPS guidance of $12 to $14. GM vs. Ford Stock: Which Auto Giant Is the Better Buy After Q2 Earnings?
• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group raised its GM EPS forecasts to $13.40 for 2026 and $14.99 for 2027, above its previous estimates. Tigress Financial also lifted its price target to $130 and maintained a strong-buy rating, providing additional bullish analyst momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: GM was highlighted as a value and momentum candidate, with analysts pointing to earnings growth, cash-flow strength and potential benefits as one-time restructuring costs fade. GM also remains Canada’s EV sales leader, with first-half EV sales up 33.4% year over year. 4 Value Stocks Investors Should Buy in the Second Half of 2026
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s investment in a Missouri assembly plant and use of AI agents in its autonomous-driving engineering operations could improve manufacturing capacity and development productivity over time. GM redesigned its engineering workflows around AI agents
• Neutral Sentiment: GM’s shares are near a 52-week high, prompting debate over whether the recent rally can continue. The elevated valuation could attract profit-taking even as improving earnings estimates support the bull case. General Motors Hits Fresh High
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Mary Barra, President Mark Reuss, EVP Rory Harvey and CAO Christopher Hatto collectively sold substantial amounts of GM stock under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans. Although the transactions were scheduled and the executives retain shares, the concentration of sales may weigh on sentiment.
• Negative Sentiment: Reports claim tariffs could cost GM as much as $3.5 billion, contradicting political claims that import taxes are helping the automaker. Investors may also remain concerned about reports of defective engines and related quality liabilities. Tariffs have saved General Motors

Institutional Trading of General Motors

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of General Motors during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. SouthState Bank Corp raised its stake in General Motors by 101.7% in the fourth quarter. SouthState Bank Corp now owns 351 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 177 shares in the last quarter. Evergreen Advisors LLC bought a new stake in General Motors during the first quarter worth about $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in General Motors during the fourth quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Founders Capital Management acquired a new stake in General Motors during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. 92.67% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on the company. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the stock from $90.00 to $99.00 in a research report on Monday. Mizuho decreased their price target on shares of General Motors from $105.00 to $100.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.41.

About General Motors

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.