General Motors (GM) is rewarding its shareholders.
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The Detroit automaker has announced that it is increasing its quarterly dividend payout by 20% and undertaking a new $6 billion share repurchase program. General Motors will now pay its stockholders a quarterly distribution of $0.18, up 20% from $0.15 previously.
The company’s board of directors has also authorized a new $6 billion share repurchase program that will reduce General Motors’ share count and help elevate its stock price. At the end of 2025, the automaker had 904 million shares outstanding, down from more than one billion in 2023.
GM’s Mixed Financial Results
The dividend increase and stock buybacks come despite General Motors reporting mixed financial results for the fourth and final quarter of 2025. For Q4, the automaker announced earnings per share (EPS) of $2.51, which beat the $2.20 expected among analysts.
However, revenue of $45.29 billion missed the $45.80 billion forecast on Wall Street. Despite the mixed results, management at General Motors said they are in a position to return capital to shareholders as they expect a strong year ahead in 2026.
Is GM Stock a Buy?
General Motors’ stock has a consensus Moderate Buy rating among 15 Wall Street analysts. That rating is based on 11 Buy, three Hold, and one Sell recommendations issued in the last three years. The average GM price target of $89.29 implies 4.64% upside from current levels. These ratings could change after the company’s financial results.
