General Motors (NYSE:GM) CEO Mary Barra Sells 318,448 Shares

General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) (TSE:GMM.U) CEO Mary Barra sold 318,448 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.38, for a total value of $28,781,330.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 428,994 shares in the company, valued at $38,772,477.72. This represents a 42.61% 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.

General Motors Stock Performance

Shares of GM opened at $89.43 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $80.14 and a 200-day moving average of $78.95. The company has a market cap of $78.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 45.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.41 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.42, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 1.14. General Motors Company has a 1 year low of $51.69 and a 1 year 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 for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.19 by $0.38. The business had revenue of $48.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.01 billion. General Motors had a net margin of 1.05% and a return on equity of 18.18%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.53 EPS. General Motors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that General Motors Company will post 13.27 earnings per share for the current year.

General Motors Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 4th. 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 Investors Weigh In On General Motors

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of GM. Tsfg LLC raised its position in shares of General Motors by 5.7% during the fourth quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 2,241 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $182,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the period. Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of General Motors by 15.6% in the 4th quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 905 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $74,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the period. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. increased its stake in General Motors by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. now owns 19,477 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,584,000 after purchasing an additional 127 shares in the last quarter. PDS Planning Inc raised its holdings in General Motors by 3.4% during the 4th quarter. PDS Planning Inc now owns 3,996 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $325,000 after buying an additional 131 shares during the period. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. lifted its stake in General Motors by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 6,887 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $560,000 after buying an additional 136 shares in the last quarter. 92.67% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on GM shares. Piper Sandler reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $102.00 target price on shares of General Motors in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on General Motors from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of General Motors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Tigress Financial upped their price objective on shares of General Motors from $92.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of General Motors in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average 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.