General Motors Company

GM · NYSE

Market open$76.44$-1.28 (-1.65%)

Key statistics

Previous close$77.72
Open$77.19
Day high$77.95
Day low$76.14
52-week high$87.62
52-week low$48.87
Market cap68.92B
Volume3.71M
Average volume7.67M
P/E ratio6.62
Forward P/E3.38
EPS11.54
Dividend yield+0.86%

Market context

Why it moved

GM shares edged slightly higher despite policy headwinds, as the Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" causing significant cancellations to GM's Ultium EV battery initiative appears largely priced in, with investors focused on the company's continued strength in profitable truck and SUV sales.

What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026General Motors is declining ahead of its Q2 earnings report scheduled for July 21, with investors weighing the tariff impact on auto margins alongside a broader market selloff driven by AI concerns and U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions. While GM's Q1 results sharply beat estimates ($3.70 vs. $2.61 EPS), analysts are watching closely whether the company can sustain momentum — consensus expects Q2 EPS of ~$3.18 on $47B in revenue. Bears point to GM missing the hybrid shift to rivals like Toyota and notable insider selling ($57.8M in shares over the last quarter) as key overhangs, even as Wall Street maintains a Moderate Buy consensus with a $97.27 average price target.

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July 17, 2026General Motors closed essentially flat amid broader market weakness driven by AI chip stock selloffs, as investors look ahead to the company's Q2 earnings report scheduled for July 21. Analysts forecast Q2 revenue of $47.1 billion and EPS of $2.73, building on GM's strong Q1 beat of $3.70 vs. $2.61 expected. The stock trades at a notable discount to its consensus analyst price target of ~$97, reflecting cautious sentiment despite a "Moderate Buy" rating from most analysts, while notable insider selling by CEO Mary Barra and other executives under pre-arranged plans has drawn some attention.

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July 16, 2026General Motors closed modestly higher, buoyed by a supportive macro backdrop after a cooler-than-expected June CPI report eased rate-hike fears and lifted consumer cyclicals broadly. Investor focus is squarely on GM's Q2 2026 earnings, set to report before the open on July 21, with analysts expecting $3.17 EPS on $47.03 billion in revenue — a high bar following Q1's blowout $3.70 EPS beat. The analyst community remains broadly constructive, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average price target of $97.27 — well above current levels — anchored by JPMorgan's recent upgrade to $110 and Evercore's $100 target. Rising oil prices tied to U.S.-Iran tensions and the prospect of $4+ gasoline present a near-term headwind for auto demand, while GM's long-term chip supply agreement with Micron reinforces its computing platform strategy.

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July 15, 2026General Motors closed essentially flat as investors turn attention to the company's Q2 2026 earnings report, scheduled for July 21, with analysts expecting $3.17 per share on $47.03 billion in revenue. The setup is constructive: GM crushed Q1 estimates by $1.09 per share, and JPMorgan recently raised its price target to $110, while the consensus sits at $97.27 — well above the current price. A long-term chip supply deal with Micron and GM's strategic pivot into energy storage, including LFP battery production at its Spring Hill plant, are supporting the bullish narrative heading into results.

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July 14, 2026General Motors shares declined amid a broad market selloff driven by renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions, which sent oil prices surging over 4-5% and raised fresh concerns about inflation, logistics costs, and consumer spending — headwinds that weigh directly on auto manufacturers. The macro pressure compounded existing company-specific concerns, including a 4.2% drop in Q2 U.S. deliveries and notable insider selling, though analysts remain broadly constructive with a 'Moderate Buy' consensus and RBC Capital maintaining an Outperform rating while trimming its price target slightly to $94.

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July 11, 2026General Motors shares rose, outperforming the broader consumer cyclical sector, as Wall Street's constructive stance on the automaker continued to build. A Seeking Alpha analyst upgrade to Buy on July 9th cited robust consumer spending and appealing valuations ahead of upcoming earnings, adding to a chorus of bullish sentiment — analysts carry a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating with an average price target of $95.70, well above current levels. GM's recent Q1 EPS beat of $3.70 (vs. $2.61 expected), its long-term chip supply agreement with Micron, and its top-selling position in Canada in H1 2026 underpin the positive narrative, even as investors weigh insider selling and a Cadillac Vistiq recall.

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July 10, 2026General Motors edged modestly higher, outperforming a cautious broader market backdrop shaped by renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes and rising oil prices that have rattled inflation expectations. A Seeking Alpha analyst upgrade to Buy on July 9 added a constructive note for investors, complementing Wall Street's existing "Moderate Buy" consensus and average price target of $95.70 — well above current levels. GM's investment case remains supported by a strong Q1 earnings beat ($3.70 vs. $2.61 EPS estimate), a long-term chip supply deal with Micron, and leading Canadian market share, though EV challenges in the U.S. and notable insider selling continue to temper enthusiasm.

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July 9, 2026General Motors closed essentially flat amid a volatile session shaped by geopolitical turbulence, as President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'over,' sending oil prices surging over 5% and triggering broad market risk-off selling. Despite the macro headwinds, GM held up relatively well compared to broader consumer cyclical peers, supported by bullish analyst sentiment — including a JP Morgan Overweight with a $110 price target and a consensus 'Moderate Buy' with an average target of $95.70 — alongside positive company developments such as a long-term chip supply deal with Micron and GM being named Canada's top-selling automaker in H1 2026. The GM-backed autonomous driving startup Momenta debuted in Hong Kong at a $9 billion valuation, though shares slipped below IPO price, reflecting investor caution on AV commercialization timelines.

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TradingView · July 17, 2026General Motors to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?TipRanks · July 17, 2026General Motors Will Report Q2 Earnings on July 21. Here’s What to ExpectGeneral Motors · July 1, 2026GM is #1 in U.S. sales for Q2Business Wire · June 23, 2026GM Financial to Release Second Quarter 2026 Operating ResultsInvestor's Business Daily · June 16, 2026Trump Invokes Defense Production Act. GM, Lockheed Discuss Partnership.Niagara Economic Development · May 7, 2026GM announces $691 million investment in Ontario plant to secure its future for nowNewswire Canada · April 29, 2026GM Canada confirms next-generation engine production at St. Catharines Propulsion with C$691 million investmentBusiness Wire · April 28, 2026GM Financial Reports First Quarter 2026 Operating Results
Benzinga · July 15, 2026Mohamed El-Erian Predicts Gas Prices Will Hit $4 a Gallon by the End of the Month as GOP Blames Democrats' Clean Energy Strategy
Benzinga · July 15, 2026EV Prices Fall Over 4% as Tesla Records Marginal Price Drop—Small, Medium Pickup Sales Jump More Than 12%
Benzinga · July 14, 2026Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Cost Nearly $83 Billion in Clean Energy, Manufacturing and EV Project Cancellations and Delays: Report
Benzinga · July 13, 2026Trump Is Touting Toyota, Micron and GM. Wall Street May Like One Stock Best.
Benzinga · July 13, 2026RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on General Motors, Lowers Price Target to $94
Mt Newswire · July 13, 2026RBC Adjusts Price Target on General Motors to $94 From $95, Maintains Outperform Rating
Benzinga · July 12, 2026Tesla, Rivian Beat Expectations as Ford, GM Face Tough Quarter
Benzinga · July 8, 2026JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on General Motors, Raises Price Target to $110

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