WNY Asset Management LLC Takes $417,000 Position in Ford Motor Company $F

WNY Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 36,174 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $417,000.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its position in 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 in the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. increased its stake 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 worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 837 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caldwell Trust Co raised its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 605.8% during the 1st quarter. Caldwell Trust Co now owns 2,534 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 2,175 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Price Performance

NYSE F opened at $14.70 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $14.55 and a 200 day simple moving average of $13.47. Ford Motor Company has a twelve month low of $10.68 and a twelve month high of $17.78. The stock has a market capitalization of $58.56 billion, a PE ratio of -7.86, a P/E/G ratio of 0.36 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.09.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 17.23% and a negative net margin of 3.93%.The company’s revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.37 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 11th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.1%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -32.09%.

Ford Motor News Roundup

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

F has been the subject of several analyst reports. DZ Bank raised shares of Ford Motor from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $16.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the stock from $14.50 to $17.50 in a research report on Monday, July 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “equal weight” rating and set a $14.00 price target on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. 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 issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Ford Motor presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus 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.