About General Motors Company (GM)
General Motors Company is a Auto Manufacturers company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
GM trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $75.72
- Market Cap
- $70.64B
- 52-Week High
- $87.62
- 52-Week Low
- $41.60
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto Manufacturers
$1,000 Invested in General Motors Company (GM)
How much would $1,000 invested in GM be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in GM 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in General Motors Company (GM) in 2025 would be worth $1,536 as of May 2026, representing a +53.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GM 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in General Motors Company (GM) in 2023 would be worth $2,341 as of May 2026, representing a +134.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GM 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in General Motors Company (GM) in 2021 would be worth $1,310 as of May 2026, representing a +31.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GM 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in General Motors Company (GM) in 2016 would be worth $3,001 as of May 2026, representing a +200.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GM at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in General Motors Company (GM) at IPO would be worth $2,977 as of May 2026, representing a +197.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 15+ years (184 months), General Motors Company (GM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.01% with a median return of +0.48%. The stock had 96 positive months (52%) and 88 negative months (48%). The best month in GM's history was October 2011 with a +28.1% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -31.0%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.4%), and March the weakest (-2.7%).
GM's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2025 with a cumulative return of +46.6%, and the worst was 2011 at -50.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 16 years of trading history, General Motors Company (GM) has delivered an average annual return of +11.05% with a median return of +10.97%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +6.55%. The stock posted gains in 11 years (69%) and losses in 5 years (31%).
GM's best year was 2025 with a +54.24% gain, while the worst was 2011 at -45.01%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. GM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 8 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.67% | $81.13 | $75.72 |
| 2025 | +54.24% | $52.60 | $81.13 |
| 2024 | +49.84% | $35.10 | $52.60 |
| 2023 | +7.92% | $32.53 | $35.10 |
| 2022 | -42.36% | $56.43 | $32.53 |
| 2021 | +40.80% | $40.08 | $56.43 |
| 2020 | +15.16% | $34.80 | $40.08 |
| 2019 | +14.02% | $30.53 | $34.80 |
| 2018 | -15.06% | $35.94 | $30.53 |
| 2017 | +22.51% | $29.33 | $35.94 |
| 2016 | +7.46% | $27.30 | $29.33 |
| 2015 | +1.52% | $26.89 | $27.30 |
| 2014 | -11.56% | $30.41 | $26.89 |
| 2013 | +41.76% | $21.45 | $30.41 |
| 2012 | +42.23% | $15.08 | $21.45 |
| 2011 | -45.01% | $27.42 | $15.08 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GM
What sector is GM in? ▼
GM operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto Manufacturers industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has GM performed historically? ▼
Over 16 years of trading history, GM has posted gains in 11 years (69% of the time). The best year was 2025 with a +54.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GM? ▼
You can invest in GM through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GM.
Last updated: 3/24/2026