Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Upgraded at Citigroup

Citigroup upgraded shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F) from a neutral rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Wednesday, MarketBeat reports. They currently have $20.00 price objective on the auto manufacturer’s stock, up from their previous price objective of $19.00.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Jefferies Financial Group raised Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the company from $14.50 to $17.50 in a report on Monday, July 27th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Ford Motor from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $13.00 price objective on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.68.

Ford Motor Price Performance

NYSE F opened at $14.70 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $14.55 and its 200-day moving average price is $13.47. The stock has a market capitalization of $58.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.86, a PEG ratio of 0.37 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.94. Ford Motor has a 1-year low of $10.68 and a 1-year 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 (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.09. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 17.23% and a negative net margin of 3.93%.The firm had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.37 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that Ford Motor will post 1.72 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 given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 11th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.1%. Ford Motor’s payout ratio is -32.09%.

Institutional Trading of Ford Motor

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of F. Maripau Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Ford Motor by 1.6% during the first quarter. Maripau Wealth Management LLC now owns 46,606 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $538,000 after buying an additional 749 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its position in Ford Motor by 7.4% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 10,999 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $144,000 after acquiring an additional 756 shares in the last quarter. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Ford Motor by 1.8% in the fourth quarter. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC now owns 42,683 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $560,000 after acquiring an additional 761 shares during the last quarter. CRA Financial Services LLC lifted its stake in Ford Motor by 4.4% in the fourth quarter. CRA Financial Services LLC now owns 18,327 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $240,000 after acquiring an additional 775 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Southern Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in Ford Motor by 2.3% in the first quarter. Southern Financial Group LLC now owns 34,714 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $401,000 after acquiring an additional 776 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

More Ford Motor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Profit beat supports the stock: Ford reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, exceeding the $0.33 analyst consensus, while revenue of $48.30 billion also topped expectations. The earnings beat outweighed the year-over-year revenue decline and has been a key reason for the stock’s recent increase. Why Ford Stock Is Up Today
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is improving modestly: DZ Bank upgraded Ford from “sell” to “hold” and set a $16 price target, implying approximately 9% potential upside from the recently cited share price. JPMorgan, TD Cowen and Piper Sandler also reportedly forecast further appreciation. Ford Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Defense business offers diversification: Ford secured its largest U.S. Army truck contract since the Cold War, involving F-Series-based tactical truck prototypes. The program could provide an additional revenue opportunity beyond conventional vehicle sales. Ford Lands Army Truck Contract
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains cautious: Ford has an average “hold” recommendation, while BNP Paribas Exane raised its target from $14 to $14.50 but maintained a neutral rating. BNP Paribas Exane Ford Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually large options activity may increase trading volatility, but the available report does not establish whether investors were betting bullishly or bearishly. Ford Options Trading
• Negative Sentiment: EV momentum appears to be weakening: Ford and General Motors are reportedly discussing electric vehicles less frequently with investors after previously committing billions of dollars to EV initiatives. This may reinforce concerns about strategy, demand and the returns on Ford’s EV investments. GM and Ford EV Strategy
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentators remain skeptical of Ford’s attempts to diversify beyond automobiles, citing the automaker’s mixed track record with such initiatives. Ford Diversification Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Jim Farley warned employees that Chinese automakers could enter the U.S. market within five to ten years, highlighting a longer-term competitive threat despite current trade barriers. Ford CEO on Chinese Competition

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.