General Motors Stock: Is GM Underperforming the Consumer Cyclical Sector?
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With a market cap of $45.6 billion, General Motors Company (GM) designs, builds, and sells trucks, crossovers, cars, and automobile parts worldwide. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the company operates through GM North America, GM International, Cruise, and GM Financial segments.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally classified as “large-cap” stocks, and General Motors fits this criterion perfectly. The company markets its vehicles primarily under the Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Baojun, and Wuling brand names. It is actively investing in electric vehicle development and autonomous driving technology as part of its strategy to lead the future of mobility.
Shares of General Motors have dipped 22.5% from its 52-week high of $61.24. GM stock has gained marginally over the past three months, performing weaker than the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLY) 3% increase.
On a YTD basis, General Motors stock has crumbled 10.9%, underperforming XLY’s 5.4% decline. Additionally, over the past 52 weeks, shares of GM have surged 4.1%, significantly lagging behind the XLY's 18.9% rise.
GM stock has remained above its 50-day moving average since early May. However, it is currently trading below its 200-day moving average.
General Motors fell marginally despite posting strong Q1 2025 earnings on Apr. 29. The company reported revenue of $44 billion, up 2.3% year-over-year, surpassing Street estimates of $42.5 billion. Electric vehicle sales also surged, rising over 90% from the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EPS stood at $2.78, up 6.1% year-over-year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 3.3%. The slight stock decline was attributed to GM reassessing its full-year guidance in light of potential tariff changes.
Nevertheless, rival Ford Motor Company (F) has lagged behind GM stock over the past 52 weeks, dropping 15%. Although on a YTD basis, shares of Ford stock have risen 3.6%, outpacing GM stock.
While the stock has underperformed relative to the sector, analysts are moderately optimistic on GM. The stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the 26 analysts covering the stock and, as of writing, it is trading below the mean price target of $52.42.
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