SummitTX Capital L.P. Takes Position in Ford Motor Company $F

SummitTX Capital L.P. bought a new stake in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 54,644 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $631,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in F. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Ford Motor during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Ford Motor by 55.4% in the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,348 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 837 shares during the period. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID boosted its stake 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth about $32,000. 58.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Ford Motor Stock Down 2.3%

Shares of NYSE F opened at $14.92 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $59.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.36 and a beta of 1.82. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $14.55 and its 200-day simple moving average is $13.46. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07. Ford Motor Company has a 52-week low of $10.68 and a 52-week high of $17.78.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last released its quarterly earnings results 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 firm had revenue of $48.30 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.93% and a positive return on equity of 17.23%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.37 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Ford Motor Company will post 1.66 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.0%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is presently -38.71%.

Ford Motor News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ford reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share, ahead of the roughly $0.33 consensus, while revenue reached $48.3 billion. Management also raised its 2026 adjusted EBIT outlook to a midpoint near $10.5 billion, citing stronger pricing, product mix and operating performance. Ford Q2 Earnings Beat on Pricing and Mix
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup upgraded Ford to “buy” and raised its price target to $20, while JPMorgan and Piper Sandler lifted targets to $17 and maintained bullish ratings. These moves reinforce investor optimism about Ford’s turnaround and valuation. Analyst Ratings
• Positive Sentiment: Ford secured its largest U.S. military contract since the Cold War to develop F-Series-based tactical truck prototypes for the Army, adding potential diversification to its commercial vehicle business. Ford Lands Army Truck Contract
• Positive Sentiment: The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, supporting Ford’s appeal to income-oriented investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane raised its target to $14.50 but kept a “neutral” rating, implying limited upside at recent levels. Options activity was also unusually high, with call volume above typical levels, signaling increased speculative interest rather than a clear fundamental shift. BNP Paribas Exane Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Ford posted a GAAP net loss of approximately $1.3 billion, largely because of a $3.6 billion impairment related to the BlueOval SK battery joint venture. The charge highlights concerns about the returns on Ford’s EV investments and balance-sheet strength.
• Negative Sentiment: Ford Model e remains unprofitable and is expected to lose about $4 billion in 2026. Ford Pro EBIT also declined, while aluminum shortages and broader commodity pressures could weigh heavily on second-half margins.
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Jim Farley warned employees that Chinese automakers could potentially enter the U.S. market within five to ten years, raising longer-term competitive concerns despite current trade barriers. Ford CEO Discusses Chinese Competition

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently commented on F. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Citigroup upgraded Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $19.00 to $20.00 in a research report on Wednesday. Barclays raised their price objective on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $14.50 to $17.50 in a research report on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.65.

Ford Motor Profile

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.