General Motors Company (GM) is a leading multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Detroit. Founded in 1908, the company designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles and vehicle parts through world-renowned brands such as Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. With a market cap of $73.3 billion, GM is one of the largest automakers in the United States by total sales and operates manufacturing facilities in multiple countries while investing heavily in electric vehicles, autonomous driving technologies, and connected vehicle services.
Companies with a market capitalization of $10 billion or more are usually classified as “large-cap stocks,” and General Motors Company clearly falls into this group. The automaker combines advanced engineering with innovative technologies and a strong push toward electrification to produce reliable, next-generation vehicles, offering customers transportation solutions that balance performance, efficiency and environmental responsibility.
The auto company’s stock is down 10.3% from its 52-week high of $87.62, which it hit on Feb. 4. Shares of General Motors have risen 4.4% over the past three months, outperforming the broader Nasdaq Composite ($NASX)’s 3% decline over the same time frame.
GM is down 3.3% on a YTD basis but has grown 73.8% over the past 52 weeks. By comparison, the NASX is down 1.9% this year and has gained 24.7% over the past year.
Additionally, the stock has mostly traded above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages since early July 2025, except for occasional swings.
Shares of General Motors Co. have risen over the past year as the automaker delivered steady earnings and maintained strong demand for upscale SUVs and pickup trucks. In its most recent quarter (Q4 2025), GM reported revenue of $45.3 billion, down 5.1% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS rose to $2.51 from $1.92 in the year-ago quarter, beating consensus estimates. The company also boosted investor confidence with a $6 billion share repurchase program and optimistic guidance for 2026 profits, which helped fuel the stock’s rally.
