Ford Motor Company $F Shares Acquired by PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its position in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 7.8% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 573,338 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 41,500 shares during the quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $7,969,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Maripau Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Ford Motor by 1.6% in the 1st quarter. Maripau Wealth Management LLC now owns 46,606 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $538,000 after purchasing an additional 749 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in Ford Motor by 7.4% in the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 10,999 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $144,000 after purchasing an additional 756 shares in the last quarter. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Ford Motor by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC now owns 42,683 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $560,000 after purchasing an additional 761 shares during the last quarter. Southern Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in Ford Motor by 2.3% during the 1st quarter. Southern Financial Group LLC now owns 34,714 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $401,000 after purchasing an additional 776 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Activest Wealth Management grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 35.3% during the fourth quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 3,041 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 794 shares in the last quarter. 58.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on F shares. BNP Paribas Exane increased their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $14.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $19.00 to $20.00 in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their target price on Ford Motor from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.68.

Trending Headlines about Ford Motor

Here are the key news stories impacting Ford Motor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results attracted investor attention. Ford reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $44.9 billion and earnings of $0.42 per share, exceeding analyst expectations. Jim Cramer described the quarter as one of the strongest results among major companies, reinforcing optimism about Ford’s earnings outlook. Jim Cramer Thought Ford Motor Company’s Quarter Was Among The Top Results
• Positive Sentiment: Ford unveiled the Fathom electric pickup with a starting price of $28,350. The midsize truck is scheduled to launch in 2027 and will be the first vehicle built on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Its sub-$30,000 pricing could broaden EV adoption, improve Ford’s competitiveness and demonstrate whether the company can produce electric vehicles more efficiently. Ford’s new EV truck Fathom to be priced starting at about $28,000
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism has improved. Zacks upgraded Ford to Rank #2, or “Buy,” citing improving earnings prospects. The upgrade may support the stock’s recent upward momentum. Ford Motor Upgraded to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford is reportedly considering a four-door Mustang. The redesign could expand the iconic model’s customer base, but its effect on sales and profitability is uncertain. Ford Plans a New Four-Door Version of Mustang
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about Ford’s EV economics. Analysts and commentators question whether the Fathom can avoid the losses associated with the F-150 Lightning and whether its low price will generate acceptable margins. Can Ford’s Sub-$30K Fathom Succeed Where the F-150 Lightning Failed?

Ford Motor Stock Up 1.4%

F stock opened at $13.98 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $55.77 billion, a PE ratio of -7.48, a PEG ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 1.09. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $14.35 and its 200-day moving average price is $13.48. Ford Motor Company has a one year low of $11.06 and a one year high of $17.78.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $48.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 17.23% and a negative net margin of 3.93%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is -32.09%.

About Ford Motor

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is an American multinational automaker headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, the company became an early pioneer of mass-production techniques with the Model T and the adoption of the moving assembly line. Today, Ford designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad range of vehicles and mobility solutions under the Ford and Lincoln brands, spanning passenger cars, SUVs, pickup trucks and commercial vehicles.

Ford’s business activities extend beyond vehicle production to include parts and aftermarket services, fleet and commercial sales, and automotive financing through Ford Motor Credit Company.