Canadian Tariff Relief Offers Incentive for Automakers, GM (GM) Included

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Apr 15, 2025
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Key Highlights:

  • Canada's tariff remission measures aim to boost local automotive manufacturing.
  • General Motors (GM, Financial) shows a projected upside of over 28% according to analysts.
  • The consensus recommends an "Outperform" status for GM stock.

Canada has taken a significant step to bolster its automotive industry by introducing tariff remission measures. These are designed to support local businesses and incentivize major automakers, such as General Motors (GM), Ford, and Toyota, to maintain their manufacturing activities within Canada. By permitting certain U.S.-assembled vehicles to enter tariff-free under defined conditions, these measures seek to enhance investment while safeguarding domestic production.

Wall Street Analysts Predict Positive Momentum for GM

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Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about General Motors Co (GM, Financial), as evidenced by the one-year price targets set by 25 analysts. The average target price is $56.75, with projections ranging from a high of $105.00 to a low of $34.00. This average target suggests a potential upside of 28.14% from GM's current trading price of $44.29. For more in-depth estimates, visit the General Motors Co (GM) Forecast page.

Brokerage Firms Recommend "Outperform" for GM

The consensus from 29 brokerage firms gives General Motors Co (GM, Financial) an average brokerage recommendation of 2.5. This implies an "Outperform" rating on a scale where 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 signifies a Sell.

GuruFocus Sees Further Potential for GM

According to estimates from GuruFocus, the projected GF Value for GM in a year is $57.43, offering an attractive upside of 29.67% from the current price of $44.29. The GF Value reflects the fair value at which the stock should trade, calculated from the company's historical trading multiples, past growth, and expected future performance. To explore more detailed insights, refer to the General Motors Co (GM, Financial) Summary page.

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