General Motors Nabs Slew of Target Boosts on Strong Earnings

The Detroit-based automotive behemoth roared into view with strong earnings, a robust 2026 outlook and a plan to buy back up to $6 billion in shares and raise its dividend.

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General Motors Co.’s blockbuster fourth-quarter results prompted more than a dozen Wall Street analysts to boost their price targets on the carmaker, sending a signal to investors that the furious rally in the stock is far from over.

The Detroit-based automotive behemoth roared into view with strong earnings, a robust 2026 outlook and a plan to buy back up to $6 billion in shares and raise its dividend. The stock closed up 8.7% on Tuesday after the results, capping a 70% gain over the past year. It partially trimmed its gains Wednesday, falling 1.7% to close at $84.90.