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 $87.58, which is above its 200-day average of $78.61. This 200-day average acts as a long-term trend line. When a price stays above this level, it suggests the stock is maintaining a steady upward path, showing consistent interest from investors over the past several months.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far, too fast—sits at 59.5. This level is considered healthy, as it is not yet in the extreme zone. Additionally, the stock is trading above its 50-day average of $81.76, confirming the current positive trend remains intact.
Should you buy General Motors stock?
A buy decision is supported by the price holding above key long-term averages. While the current price of $87.58 is near the $91.85 ceiling, the technical data suggests the momentum is currently in favor of the buyer. Always remember that markets change, so keep your position sizes small.
Is GM a good stock for beginners?
GM is a massive, established company, which often brings more stability than smaller, speculative stocks. However, all stocks carry volatility—the tendency for prices to swing up and down. Beginners should view this as a long-term holding rather than a quick way to make money.
What's driving GM right now
The stock price is currently trading above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.
The price is nearing its recent resistance, or ceiling, of $91.85 where sellers may become more active.
There is a recent support level, or price floor, established at $74.80.
The P/E ratio, a measure of price relative to earnings, currently sits at 26.3.
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.
With the price trending above its major averages and a healthy RSI, the data currently points toward a buy for General Motors.
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Beginner questions about GM
Should I buy GM stock?+
The technical data, including the price of $87.58 sitting above the 200-day average, supports a buy decision at this time.
Is GM a good long-term investment?+
GM is a large, established company, though investors should monitor how it maintains its position above the $78.61 long-term average.
Is GM a buy or a sell?+
Based on the current upward trend and an RSI of 59.5, the data points to a buy.
Is GM overvalued?+
With a P/E ratio of 26.3 and a price of $87.58, the stock is trading within its 52-week range of $54.33 to $91.85.
Is GM a good stock for beginners?+
GM is a large, recognizable company, but beginners should be aware that the price can fluctuate between the $74.80 floor and $91.85 ceiling.
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 2026-08-07 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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