GM technical analysis

GM Technical Analysis

Analysis date

July 14, 2026

Market

NYSE (USD)

Daily cutoff

July 13, 2026

Reliability

Passed

Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.

Data verification

GM Data Verification

Cross-validating the latest completed daily bar across independent sources.

Symbol
GM
Market
NYSE (New York Stock Exchange)
Currency
USD (US Dollar)
Latest completed bar
July 13, 2026

No adjustment factor applied (adjusted close equals raw close, factor 1.0). No stock splits or dividend adjustments affecting the analysis period.

SourceLatest CloseDateDifferenceStatus
Yahoo Finance Chart API (primary)76.72July 13, 2026-Verified
Finviz (independent)76.72July 13, 20260.00%Verified

Bottom line

GM Technical Analysis Summary

GM displays a mixed daily and bullish weekly technical picture. On the daily timeframe, price at 76.72 trades below SMA20 (78.46) and SMA50 (78.68) but above SMA200 (75.47), indicating near-term weakness within a longer-term uptrend. RSI14 at 44.58 reflects a neutral-bearish bias, and the MACD histogram is negative (-0.16), confirming persistent bearish momentum. The weekly chart remains constructive: price at 77.85 holds above all key moving averages, SMA20 at 77.21, SMA50 at 72.47, and SMA200 at 48.64, with a bullish alignment. Weekly RSI at 52.07 is in neutral-positive territory. The primary resistance zone is the 20-period high of 85.41 on both timeframes. Key daily support is the SMA200 at 75.47, followed by the 20-period low of 74.22. A sustained close above the SMA20/SMA50 zone near 78.46-78.68 is needed to shift the daily bias back to bullish.

Multi-timeframe dashboard

Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard

Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.

Daily (July 13, 2026)

Trend
Mixed-to-bearish. Price at 76.72 trades below SMA20 (78.46) and SMA50 (78.68) but above SMA200 (75.47). The SMA20 is trending lower and converging toward the SMA50, reflecting short-term selling pressure. The SMA200 slopes modestly upward, maintaining the structural uptrend.
Momentum
Bearish bias. RSI14 at 44.58 is below the 50 midline, indicating seller advantage. MACD at -0.87 with signal at -0.71 and a negative histogram of -0.16 shows bearish momentum with no signs of convergence yet. The MACD line remains below the zero line.
Volatility
Moderate. ATR14 at 2.28 (2.97% of price) reflects normal daily swings for a large-cap automotive stock. Bollinger Bands (74.00 to 82.92) show price trading near the lower band, consistent with the current pullback from higher levels.
Volume
Below average. Latest volume of 3,252,700 is 39.9% of the 20-period average (8,157,275), indicating reduced participation during the pullback. Low volume during a decline can suggest a lack of aggressive selling rather than accumulation.

Assessment

The daily chart shows short-term weakness with price below both the SMA20 and SMA50. RSI below 50 and a declining MACD histogram confirm bearish momentum. However, the SMA200 remains intact, and low volume on the pullback may suggest limited downside conviction. A close above the SMA20 at 78.46 would be the first sign of stabilization.

Weekly (July 6, 2026 week)

Trend
Bullish. Price at 77.85 is above SMA20 (77.21), SMA50 (72.47), and SMA200 (48.64). All three moving averages slope upward with bullish alignment (SMA20 above SMA50 above SMA200). The recent pullback from 87.22 (52-week high) is contained above the rising SMA20.
Momentum
Neutral-to-bullish. RSI14 at 52.07 sits just above the 50 midline, reflecting balanced momentum with a slight buyer edge. MACD at 1.53 with signal at 2.11 and a negative histogram of -0.58 suggests bullish momentum is fading on the weekly scale, warranting caution.
Volatility
Elevated. ATR14 at 5.08 (6.53% of price) reflects above-average weekly ranges, consistent with the broader swings between the 52-week high of 87.22 and the current level. Bollinger Bands (70.77 to 83.65) show price near the middle.
Volume
Below average. Weekly volume of 31,100,100 is 84.1% of the 20-week average (36,978,105), indicating slightly reduced participation during the pullback from highs.

Assessment

The weekly chart maintains a bullish structure with price above a well-aligned set of rising moving averages. The pullback from 87.22 to the current 77.85 appears as a correction within the uptrend. However, the declining weekly MACD histogram and RSI near the midline suggest the bullish momentum is decelerating. The SMA20 at 77.21 is the immediate support to watch.

Key indicators

GM Key Technical Indicators

RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.

IndicatorDailyWeekly
RSI (14)44.5852.07
MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.87 / -0.71 / -0.161.53 / 2.11 / -0.58
ATR (14)2.28 (2.97%)5.08 (6.53%)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)74.00 - 82.9270.77 - 83.65
Volume (vs 20-period avg)3.25M (0.40x)31.10M (0.84x)
SMA (20)78.4677.21
SMA (50)78.6872.47
SMA (200)75.4748.64

Price structure

GM Price Structure and Returns

Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.

MetricDailyWeekly
1-Period Return-1.45%+2.43%
5-Period Return-1.45%-5.19%
20-Period Return-5.11%-4.06%
60-Period Return-1.15%+56.47%
252-Period Return+45.67%+63.78%
52-Week Range Position72.93%75.84%

Key levels

GM Support and Resistance Levels

Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.

LevelDailyWeekly
20-Period High85.4185.41
20-Period Low74.2270.28
60-Period High85.4187.22
60-Period Low70.2846.40
52-Week High87.2287.22
52-Week Low48.4348.43

Scenarios

GM Technical Scenarios

Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.

Bullish

Trigger

Price reclaims SMA20 (78.46) and SMA50 (78.68) with above-average volume, and RSI rises above 50 on the daily.

Invalidation

A sustained break below the SMA200 at 75.47 and the 20-period low at 74.22.

What to watch

Watch for daily RSI crossing above 50 and MACD histogram turning positive. A weekly close above 78.68 would confirm strength.

Range-Bound

Trigger

Price continues to trade between SMA200 support at 75.47 and SMA20/SMA50 resistance at 78.46-78.68, with declining volume.

Invalidation

A move above 85.41 (20-period high) or below 75.47 (SMA200) with conviction.

What to watch

Monitor Bollinger Band width for contraction and MACD histogram for a potential bullish crossover.

Bearish

Trigger

Price breaks below SMA200 at 75.47 and the 20-period low at 74.22, with RSI falling below 40.

Invalidation

A strong reversal day reclaiming 76.00 with above-average volume and RSI recovering above 45.

What to watch

If 75.47 breaks, the next support zone is the 60-period low of 70.28 and the weekly SMA50 at 72.47.

Methodology

Methodology and Limitations

This technical analysis uses adjusted closing prices from Yahoo Finance for GM (General Motors Company) listed on NYSE. Daily analysis covers 2 years (500 trading days) through July 13, 2026, and weekly analysis covers 5 years (261 weeks) through the week of July 6, 2026. Adjusted close equals raw close (adjustment factor 1.0) as no dividends or splits required adjustment during the period. Current intraday price on July 14 is excluded from the completed bar set. Technical indicators follow standard parameter settings: SMA20/50/200, RSI14, MACD(12,26,9), ATR14, and Bollinger Bands(20,2). Volume data from Yahoo Finance is used as a single source and compared against the 20-period moving average. Independent cross-verification was performed against Finviz previous close (76.72), showing a 0.00% difference, within the 1% tolerance threshold. Technical analysis does not incorporate fundamental factors, macroeconomic conditions, or company-specific events. It reflects historical price patterns and statistical relationships that may change without notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not indicative of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. General Motors Company (GM) is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Readers should conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Data sourced from Yahoo Finance (primary) and Finviz (independent cross-validation). Data cutoffs: daily July 13, 2026, weekly July 6, 2026 week. Generated July 14, 2026.