Ford Motor Company $F Shares Sold by Man Group plc

Man Group plc lowered its position in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 52.3% in the second quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 11,812,989 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 12,932,127 shares during the period. Man Group plc’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $164,201,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 1st quarter valued at $304,000. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its stake in Ford Motor by 41.6% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 147,760 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,482,000 after acquiring an additional 43,385 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the second quarter worth about $172,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Ford Motor by 26.3% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 267,895 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,907,000 after purchasing an additional 55,741 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina lifted its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 1,823,614 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $19,786,000 after purchasing an additional 26,526 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

F opened at $13.96 on Wednesday. Ford Motor Company has a 1-year low of $11.11 and a 1-year high of $17.78. The stock has a market cap of $55.65 billion, a P/E ratio of -7.46, a P/E/G ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.82. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $14.09 and its 200 day simple moving average is $13.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.93.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) 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 analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 17.23% and a negative net margin of 3.93%.Ford Motor’s revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.37 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The company 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 dividend of $0.15 per share. 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 payout ratio is -32.09%.

Ford Motor News Roundup

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

F has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. DZ Bank upgraded Ford Motor from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $16.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Dbs Bank raised Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “moderate buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Piper Sandler upped their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.68.

Ford Motor Company 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.