Automobile giants like General Motors and Ford got a lowered outlook from a Morgan Stanley analyst due to coronavirus impact.
Analyst Adam Jonas reduced his 2020 U.S. Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) from 15.5 million from 16.5 million. Jonas cited potential demand shock that could result from coronavirus fears would weigh on automaker's shares. According to Jonas, weakening consumer sentiment could lead to consumers potentially holding off purchases of expensive consumer discretionary items such new car that’s sells for around $35,000.
Jonas further suggested that if lending conditions tighten on recession risks, this could further impact the SAAR.
Even used car prices could face pricing pressure, according to Jonas.
Jonas slashed his price target for General Motors to $42 from $46 a share, while cutting his Ford target to $10 from $11.
The 10-day moving average for GM crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 19, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 13 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 27, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on GM as a result. In of 92 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GM turned negative on February 09, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 48 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
GM moved below its 50-day moving average on February 26, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GM declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for GM entered a downward trend on March 12, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The RSI Indicator entered the oversold zone -- be on the watch for GM's price rising or consolidating in the future. That's also the time to consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GM advanced for three days, in of 342 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.106) is normal, around the industry mean (4.053). P/E Ratio (22.872) is within average values for comparable stocks, (286.351). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.378) is also within normal values, averaging (1.844). GM has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.008) as compared to the industry average of (0.046). P/S Ratio (0.393) is also within normal values, averaging (11.164).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
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