General Motors Company

GM · Consumer Cyclical

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 .

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Manufacturers

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)

1 Year
$1,536
+54%
3 Years
$2,341
+134%
5 Years
$1,310
+31%
10 Years
$3,001
+200%
Since IPO
$2,977
+198%

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

Avg Monthly Return
+1.01%
Positive Months
96
52% of 184
Negative Months
88
48% of 184
Data Period
15+ years
184 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 2011 (+28.1%)
Best month on avg: October (+8.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-31.0%)
Worst month on avg: March (-2.7%)

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.

Avg Return
+11.05%
Best Year
2025 (+54.24%)
Worst Year
2011 (-45.01%)
Positive Years
11/16
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