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GM Announces New $6 Billion Stock Buyback

The automaker's board approves the plan as it concludes a $10 billion repurchase, continuing its strategy to return capital to shareholders.

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A General Motors logo is shown April 24, 2024, in Detroit. The board of General Motors on Tuesday, June 11, approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)
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Overview

  • GM's new buyback authorization follows the completion of a $10 billion repurchase program.
  • The company aims to repurchase $1.4 billion in shares in the first half of 2024.
  • GM's share price rose 1.1% on the news, reaching its highest level in over two years.
  • The buybacks are part of GM's focus on profitability and efficient capital deployment.
  • Total returns to shareholders, including dividends, have reached $16.1 billion since 2022.