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 $82.64. The stock is in an upward trend, meaning it is sitting above its 200-day average of $76.58. This long-term average acts as a benchmark to see if the price is generally moving higher over time.
The RSI, or Relative Strength Index—a gauge of whether a stock has climbed too far, too fast—sits at 61.5. This indicates steady interest without being extreme. The stock is currently moving toward its recent resistance, or ceiling, of $84.33, while finding a floor of support at $74.22.
Should you buy General Motors stock?
The data supports a buy rating because the price is trending upward and remains below the 52-week high of $87.62. Investors often look for this combination of current strength and room to grow. Always remember that market conditions change, and no purchase is without risk.
Is GM a good stock for beginners?
GM is a large, established company, which can offer more stability than smaller, unproven businesses. However, the P/E ratio of 24.2—a measure of the price paid for each dollar of earnings—shows that investors are currently paying a premium for those profits.
What's driving GM right now
The stock price of $82.64 is currently trading above its 200-day average of $76.58.
The price is moving toward the recent resistance level of $84.33.
The P/E ratio of 24.2 suggests investors are currently paying a higher price relative to company earnings.
The stock has established a recent support level, or floor, at $74.22.
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 91.5% 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, 3 were sales and 0 were open-market purchases; the other 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | AWARD / VEST | 99.2K | $4.9M | |
| 2026-06-16 | SELL | 99.2K | $8.4M | |
| 2026-06-09 | AWARD / VEST | 20.6K | $852.1K |
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 membersWith the price trending above its 200-day average and showing steady momentum, the data points to a buy for those comfortable with current market levels.
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Beginner questions about GM
Should I buy GM stock?+
The data supports a buy because the price is trending upward, currently sitting at $82.64.
Is GM a good long-term investment?+
GM shows strength by trading above its 200-day average of $76.58, though long-term success depends on your personal goals.
Is GM a buy or a sell?+
Based on the current upward trend and price position, the data indicates a buy.
Is GM overvalued?+
With a P/E ratio of 24.2, investors are paying a premium for earnings, which is a factor to consider alongside the current price of $82.64.
Is GM a good stock for beginners?+
As a large, established company, GM offers a clear price history within a 52-week range of $51.69 to $87.62.
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 2026-07-24 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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