US Bancorp Increases Stake in General Motors

Institutional investor boosts ownership in automaker by 6.8% in Q3 2025

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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US Bancorp DE, a major financial services company, increased its stake in General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) by 6.8% during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 110,635 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock, valued at $6.745 million.

Why it matters

This investment by a prominent institutional investor like US Bancorp signals continued confidence in General Motors' financial performance and future growth prospects, even as the automaker navigates industry challenges like the shift to electric vehicles.

The details

According to the SEC filing, US Bancorp DE purchased an additional 7,061 shares of General Motors stock during Q3 2025, bringing its total ownership to 110,635 shares. This represents a 6.8% increase in the firm's stake in the automaker. General Motors has seen its stock price rise significantly over the past year as it has accelerated its electric vehicle initiatives and reported strong financial results.

  • US Bancorp DE increased its GM stake during the 3rd quarter of 2025.
  • General Motors reported its Q3 2025 earnings on January 27, 2026.

The players

US Bancorp DE

A major financial services company that manages over $600 billion in assets and is one of the largest institutional investors in the United States.

General Motors Company

A global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, builds and sells cars, trucks, crossovers and electric vehicles.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to see strong financial performance and growth initiatives from GM to justify this increased investment.”

— Tristan Rich, Financial Analyst (themarketsdaily.com)

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching General Motors' upcoming Q4 2025 and full-year 2026 results to gauge the automaker's progress and future outlook.

The takeaway

US Bancorp's increased stake in General Motors underscores the institutional investor confidence in the automaker's ability to navigate industry disruption and capitalize on the shift to electric vehicles.