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 $85.79. The stock is holding above its 200-day moving average—a common gauge for long-term health—of $80.77. This suggests the broader trend remains upward despite the recent daily dip of 2.24%.
With an RSI—a measure of whether a stock has moved too far, too fast—at 47.9, the price is in a neutral zone. It is not overstretched, sitting comfortably between the recent floor of $83.59 and the ceiling of $88.36. This balance supports the current buy stance.
Should you buy General Motors stock?
The data indicates a buy because the stock is maintaining its upward trend above the 200-day average. While the price is near the $85.74 short-term average, the current structure suggests strength. Always remember that market conditions can shift quickly.
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, as seen by the 52-week range of $54.33 to $91.85. It is a manageable starting point for those learning how markets move.
What's driving GM right now
The stock price of $85.79 remains above the 200-day average of $80.77.
The stock is currently hovering near its 50-day average of $85.74.
The stock has established a recent support level at $83.59.
The stock experienced a minor daily decline of 2.24%.
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 90.3% of GM, and the concentration matters: the largest single holder alone controls 8.81% of the company.
| Holder | Shares | % held |
|---|---|---|
| 77.31M | 8.81% | |
| 58.89M | 6.71% | |
| 44.44M | 5.06% |
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, 2 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 4 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 | |
| 2025-04-08 | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| 2025-02-26 | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12 | General MotorsGM | COVID CARES | Warrants | $0 |
| 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 healthy trend above its long-term average without showing signs of being overbought.
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Beginner questions about GM
Should I buy GM stock?+
Based on the trend remaining above the 200-day average of $80.77, the data supports a buy position.
Is GM a good long-term investment?+
GM shows stability by trading above its 200-day average, though investors should monitor the 52-week range of $54.33 to $91.85.
Is GM a buy or a sell?+
The current data points to a buy as the price is well-supported and not overextended, with an RSI of 47.9.
Is GM overvalued?+
With a P/E ratio of 25.8 and a price of $85.79, the stock remains within a reasonable trading range relative to its 52-week high of $91.85.
Is GM a good stock for beginners?+
GM is a large company with a clear price history, making it a common choice for beginners to track, though it still carries market risk.
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 2026-09-08 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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