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DETROIT - General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) announced Monday that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the company’s outstanding common stock. The automotive giant, currently valued at $51.15 billion, has maintained a strong dividend track record, having raised its payments for three consecutive years, according to InvestingPro data.
The dividend will be payable on September 18, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of trading on September 5, 2025, according to a company press release. The current dividend yield stands at 1.13%, with impressive dividend growth of 25% over the last twelve months.
GM, a major American automobile manufacturer, maintains several brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC in its vehicle portfolio.
The quarterly dividend announcement represents a routine financial update for the Detroit-based automaker as it continues its regular shareholder distribution schedule.
In other recent news, General Motors reported a 7% increase in U.S. sales for the second quarter, with total sales reaching 746,588 units. The company also announced a 12% sales increase for the first half of 2025, outpacing the estimated 4% growth for the total auto industry. Notably, GM’s electric vehicle sales surged by over 100% in the second quarter, with the Chevy Equinox EV becoming the best-selling electric model. In a strategic move, GM plans to produce lower-cost lithium-iron-phosphate battery cells at its joint venture plant in Tennessee, with production expected to begin by late 2027. Additionally, GM is expanding its gas-powered vehicle production by relocating the Cadillac Escalade’s manufacturing from Arlington, Texas, to a Michigan assembly plant. Analyst firm CFRA raised its price target on GM stock to $64, citing strong electric vehicle sales and market share gains. CLSA initiated coverage on GM with an Outperform rating, highlighting the automaker’s strategic approach to trade policies and investment plans.
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