Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Shares Climb 1.7% – Should You Buy?

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares rose 1.7% on Thursday. The stock traded as high as $12.29 and last traded at $12.2650. Approximately 44,822,302 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 22% from the average session volume of 57,406,738 shares. The stock had previously closed at $12.06.

Ford Motor News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ford’s enrollment in DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program helped fund the 100-megawatt Cold Creek Solar Park in Michigan. The project supports Ford’s goal of using 100% renewable energy and may strengthen its decarbonization credentials, though the direct financial benefit is likely limited. DTE Energy completes construction on Cold Creek Solar Park
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Jim Farley highlighted the need for skilled technicians to maintain increasingly automated factories and discussed the impact of artificial intelligence on office work. The comments underscore a long-term labor challenge but do not materially change near-term earnings expectations. Ford CEO says AI is taking over spreadsheet jobs
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford faces continued scrutiny over Chinese battery technology used at its Michigan battery plant. The company’s efforts to build domestic battery capacity could support future EV production, but geopolitical and supply-chain concerns remain an overhang. What Does Ford Motor Michigan Battery Lead Mean For Its EV Supply Chain?
• Negative Sentiment: Ford is expected to lose U.S. market share to Asian automakers as high gasoline prices increase demand for hybrids and more fuel-efficient vehicles, potentially pressuring sales mix and margins. Detroit Three automakers set to lose market share to Asian rivals
• Negative Sentiment: A supplier problem disrupted F-150 output and will reduce third-quarter wholesale deliveries. Although production has recovered, the interruption adds pressure to Ford’s most important vehicle franchise and near-term revenue. Ford F-150 supplier disruption to impact third-quarter sales
• Negative Sentiment: Ford sales are projected to decline 8.8% through the first three quarters, reinforcing concerns about weakening demand and competitive pressure. Ford’s Sales Hit Alarming Drop
• Negative Sentiment: A judge allowed a class-action lawsuit to proceed over allegations that Ford knowingly sold diesel trucks with defective CP4 fuel pumps. The case creates potential legal costs, warranty exposure and reputational risk. Class-action lawsuit over defective Ford diesel trucks

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on the stock. TD Cowen raised their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. UBS Group lifted their target price on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $17.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 1st. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane raised their price target 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. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.68.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $48.91 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $13.88 and a 200-day simple moving average of $13.53.

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

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 11th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, August 11th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. Ford Motor’s payout ratio is currently -32.09%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in F. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the 2nd quarter valued at $31,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 108.4% during the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 2,365 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 1,230 shares during the last quarter. Caldwell Trust Co grew its position in Ford Motor by 605.8% in the first quarter. Caldwell Trust Co now owns 2,534 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 2,175 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. increased its stake in Ford Motor by 343.3% in the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 2,633 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 2,039 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Company Profile

Ford Motor Co is an American automobile manufacturer that designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad range of vehicles and mobility-related products. Its lineup includes cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vehicles and electric vehicles sold under the Ford brand, as well as luxury vehicles marketed through its Lincoln brand.

Founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford is one of the world’s oldest major automakers. The company helped popularize mass automobile production and continues to serve customers in North America, South America, Europe and other international markets through manufacturing, sales and distribution operations.

Ford organizes its operations around Ford Blue for gasoline and hybrid vehicles, Model e for electric vehicles, and Ford Pro for commercial customers and related services.