Is General Motors (GM) a Buy Right Now?
A plain-English read on General Motors stock — what the chart and the numbers are saying today, with no jargon and no hype.
What this means, in plain English
General Motors is currently trading at $86.76. This price sits above its 200-day average of $79, which is a common gauge used to identify a long-term upward trend. Despite a daily decline of 2.9%, the stock remains supported by its recent floor of $80.43.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far, too fast—sits at 56.3. This level suggests the stock is neither overbought nor oversold. With the price currently positioned between its recent floor and its ceiling of $91.85, the data supports a buy position.
Should you buy General Motors stock?
The current data indicates a buy based on the upward trend and current price positioning. Always remember that markets fluctuate, so consider your own risk tolerance before acting. The decision to buy rests on the stock holding above its key support levels.
Is GM a good stock for beginners?
GM is a large, established company, which can offer more stability than smaller, speculative firms. However, even large stocks experience volatility, or price swings, as seen by the recent 2.9% daily change. It is a suitable entry point for those learning how to follow market trends.
What's driving GM right now
The stock price is currently trading above its 200-day average of $79.
The stock has found a recent floor of support at $80.43.
The RSI of 56.3 shows the stock is moving at a balanced pace.
The stock experienced a 2.9% decline in price during the most recent session.
What General Motors actually does
General Motors Company designs, builds, and sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts worldwide. It operates through GM North America, GM International, and GM Financial segments. The company markets its vehicles primarily under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Baojun, and Wuling brand names. In addition, it sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts through retail dealers, distributors and dealers, as well as to fleet customers, including daily rental car companies, commercial fleet customers, leasing companies, and governments. Further, the company offers various range of after-sale services through dealer network, such as maintenance, light repairs, collision repairs, vehicle accessories, and extended service warranties. Additionally, it provides automotive financing; and software-enabled services and subscriptions. General Motors Company was founded in 1908 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.
General Motors by the numbers
Wall Street consensus on GM is Buy. That is the analyst community's view, shown for context — it is not our read and not a recommendation.
General Motors's earnings history
Earnings per share for General Motors's last 4 reported financial years, as filed — EPS has fallen over that span. We don't hold analyst consensus estimates for these periods, so no beat-or-miss judgement is shown.
| Period end | EPS reported |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.33 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.45 |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.35 |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.17 |
Who owns General Motors?
Institutions — pension funds, asset managers, index providers — hold 91.1% of GM, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 9.42% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 82.66M | 9.42% | |
| 58.74M | 6.69% | |
| 44.51M | 5.07% |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See who owns itWhat General Motors insiders have been doing
Executives and directors must disclose their own trades in company stock. Of the last 6 disclosed transactions we hold for General Motors, 4 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 2 were awards, vesting or option exercises rather than a decision to buy or sell. Insiders sell for many ordinary reasons — scheduled plans, tax, diversification — so a sale is not by itself a signal.
| Insider | Date | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | SELL | 40.0K | $3.5M | |
| 2026-07-30 | AWARD / VEST | 79.1K | — | |
| 2026-07-29 | AWARD / VEST | 96.0K | — |
Names withheld — plus 3 more records not shown.
See which insidersThe numbers behind the read
Who in Washington has been trading GM?
Members of Congress must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days under the STOCK Act. At least 25 disclosures name GM — filed by 13 separate members or more and worth $157K–$627K combined (filings report bands, never exact amounts). 14 purchase-side, 11 sale-side, most recently on 2026-01-07.
| Member | Date | Action | Amount filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2025-02-26 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2022-03-04 | BUY | $15,001 - $50,000 |
Names withheld — plus 22 more records not shown.
See which membersDoes the US government own a stake in General Motors?
Yes — General Motors appears in the federal equity-stake record. These positions come from programmes such as the CHIPS Act, DPA Title III, Treasury warrants and DOE loan guarantees, and are shown as recorded.
| Date | Company | Program | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06 | General MotorsGM | TARP | Equity Stake | N/A |
| 2009-06 | General Motors CompanyGM | TARP | Equity Stake | $49.5 billion |
| 2009 | General MotorsGM | TARP | Equity Stake | N/A |
Full programme history on the government investment tracker.
General Motors is a buy because it maintains a steady upward trend above its long-term average despite recent daily price movements.
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Beginner questions about GM
Should I buy GM stock?+
The data supports a buy call because the price is currently trending upward above its 200-day average of $79.
Is GM a good long-term investment?+
While no investment is guaranteed, the stock is currently trading in a positive trend above its 200-day average of $79.
Is GM a buy or a sell?+
Based on the provided technical data, the current outlook is a buy.
Is GM overvalued?+
The stock is trading at a P/E ratio of 26.1, which reflects how the market currently values the company's earnings.
Is GM a good stock for beginners?+
GM is a large, established company, though beginners should note the 2.9% daily price change as an example of market volatility.
Important disclaimer
This page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice, nor a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold General Motors (GM) or any other security. The Money GPS is not a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, or financial planner, and no content here should be relied upon to make an investment decision.
The verdict, indicators, and commentary are generated automatically — in part using AI — from third-party market data (via Yahoo Finance) that may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate, and is provided “as is” without any warranty. Figures reflect the market as of 2026-08-12 and change constantly; the read above may already be out of date. A “Buy,” “Hold,” or “Be Careful” label is a simplified, rules-based signal for beginners — not a price target or a guarantee of any outcome.
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