Czech National Bank Raises Stock Position in General Motors Company $GM

Czech National Bank lifted its stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) by 4.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 256,648 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 10,456 shares during the period. Czech National Bank’s holdings in General Motors were worth $19,782,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its holdings in General Motors by 2.7% in the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 32,158,403 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,615,121,000 after buying an additional 835,645 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of General Motors by 1.2% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 22,242,381 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,802,668,000 after purchasing an additional 267,477 shares during the period. Capital World Investors lifted its stake in shares of General Motors by 7.8% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 19,536,049 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,588,688,000 after purchasing an additional 1,405,530 shares during the period. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of General Motors by 5.5% during the third quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 14,252,689 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $868,986,000 after purchasing an additional 748,831 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in General Motors by 0.5% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 14,225,518 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,059,668,000 after purchasing an additional 77,100 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 92.67% of the company’s stock.

General Motors Price Performance

Shares of GM opened at $87.60 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $76.87 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.24, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.30. 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 firm has a 50 day moving average of $81.14 and a 200 day moving average of $79.27. General Motors Company has a twelve month low of $53.09 and a twelve month high of $91.85.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The auto manufacturer reported $3.57 earnings per share (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 business had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.53 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue 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, equities research analysts anticipate that General Motors Company will post 13.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

General Motors Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Transactions at General Motors

In other news, President Mark L. Reuss sold 71,079 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $89.97, for a total value of $6,394,977.63. Following the transaction, the president owned 92,293 shares in the company, valued at $8,303,601.21. This represents a 43.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Rory Harvey sold 79,494 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $83.02, for a total transaction of $6,599,591.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 46,519 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,862,007.38. The trade was a 63.08% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 1,247,053 shares of company stock valued at $106,763,425. Company insiders own 0.44% of the company’s stock.

General Motors News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised earnings estimates. Zacks Research increased its FY2027 EPS forecast to $13.36 from $12.51 and lifted estimates for several 2026–2028 quarters, including FY2028 EPS to $12.70 from $12.33. The revisions suggest greater confidence in GM’s profitability and provide a positive catalyst for the stock. General Motors FY2026 EPS Estimate Boosted by Zacks Research
• Positive Sentiment: GM extended its SAIC joint venture in China through 2047. The long-term agreement preserves GM’s access to Chinese manufacturing, technology and distribution capabilities, while positioning China as a potential hub for Buick and Cadillac electric vehicles. It could support scale and lower production costs, although the market will weigh ongoing competition and geopolitical risks. GM And China Are Teaming Up For Another 20 Years
• Positive Sentiment: GM’s truck-led EV transition is drawing investor attention. The company is emphasizing electric pickups and SUVs, where its established truck franchise may provide a competitive advantage as EV adoption broadens. Its joint fast-charging network with Pilot and EVgo has surpassed 300 sites and 1,300 stalls across 40 states, improving charging access for customers. General Motors draws attention as trucks anchor an electric transition
• Positive Sentiment: GM highlighted its economic footprint. A company report cited roughly 7,000 local jobs and substantial economic activity in Flint, while a Louisiana Delta Community College partnership will expand automotive career pathways. These initiatives support workforce development and GM’s relationships with local communities. GM economic report highlights 7,000 local jobs, impact in Flint
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry results were broadly constructive. Strong quarterly reports from suppliers BorgWarner, Garrett Motion and Magna point to resilient automotive demand and cost-control benefits, but do not directly change GM’s outlook. Honda also reported an earnings beat, indicating healthy industry conditions.
• Negative Sentiment: Affordable EV competition is intensifying. Ford unveiled the $28,350 Fathom electric pickup, targeting the value segment GM is also pursuing. A successful low-cost rival could pressure GM’s EV pricing, market share and margins. Ford’s new Fathom is its cheap EV pickup

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on GM shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $100.00 price objective on shares of General Motors in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of General Motors in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of General Motors from $60.00 to $61.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $100.00 price target on shares of General Motors in a research report on Monday, May 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $101.41.

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.