Ieq Capital LLC Raises Holdings in Ford Motor Company $F

Ieq Capital LLC grew its holdings in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 1,057.5% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 174,010 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 158,977 shares during the quarter. Ieq Capital LLC’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $2,419,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 55.4% during the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,348 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 837 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 108.4% in the first 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 period. Finally, Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. 58.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE F opened at $13.96 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $14.09 and a 200 day moving average of $13.51. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07. The firm has a market capitalization of $55.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.82. Ford Motor Company has a 12-month low of $11.11 and a 12-month high of $17.78.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last announced its 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 business had revenue of $48.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.37 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -32.09%.

Key Ford Motor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ford’s plan to increase U.S. production of Lincoln vehicles beginning in 2030 and eliminate Chinese imports could support domestic sales, create thousands of jobs and reduce exposure to China-related trade risks. Ford Motor is Bringing Lincoln Production Home
• Positive Sentiment: UBS analysts said President Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Canadian autos and parts is likely a negotiating tactic rather than settled policy. The January 1, 2027 implementation date may pressure Canada to restart trade talks, reducing the likelihood of an immediate, permanent disruption to Ford’s operations. UBS Says Canada Tariff Threat Is a Negotiating Tactic
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages currently give Ford an average “Hold” rating, suggesting analysts see limited near-term conviction despite the company’s valuation and ongoing restructuring efforts. Ford Given Average Hold Recommendation
• Negative Sentiment: The proposed 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts initially pressured Ford shares because the company could face higher input costs, supply-chain disruptions and weaker margins. Ford’s significant North American manufacturing integration makes it difficult to avoid tariff effects entirely if the measure becomes policy. Ford and Stellantis Drop on Canada Tariff Threat
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and opinion coverage warn that tariffs intended to protect U.S. automakers could instead raise vehicle prices, increase production expenses and hurt Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. The uncertainty adds to concerns about Ford’s already pressured profitability. Two Ways New Auto Tariffs Could Hurt Automakers

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

F has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $14.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Piper Sandler increased their price target on Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Citigroup upgraded Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $19.00 to $20.00 in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.68.

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.