General Motors (GM) announced a 25% dividend hike on Feb. 26 and a new accelerated share buyback program. Based on its historical yield, GM stock could be worth significantly more. Value investors love these shareholder-friendly moves.

General Motors found a way to combat tariff and economic fears: return cash to shareholders. GM shares rose early Wednesday after the company unveiled plans to hand investors billions in more cash. The automaker hiked its quarterly dividend payout by 25% to 15 cents a share from 12 cents and said its board authorized a new $6 billion share repurchase plan.