Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Shares Down 5.1% – What’s Next?

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s share price dropped 5.1% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $12.68 and last traded at $12.71. Approximately 102,060,182 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 44% from the average daily volume of 71,066,141 shares. The stock had previously closed at $13.39.

Key Headlines Impacting Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America initiated coverage with a Buy and a $17 price target, signalingStreet-level upside potential and helping support investor sentiment. Ford Motor is now covered by Bank of America Corporation
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Ford as a strong value stock based on style scores and argues that its valuation and cash/liquidity profile make it attractive for value-oriented investors. Here’s Why Ford Motor Company (F) is a Strong Value Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators note that Ford Pro growth and solid liquidity help insulate the investment case, suggesting recalls are manageable relative to the company’s broader business. Why Ford’s Recall Storm Isn’t Derailing Its Investment Story
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons and screeners continue to place Ford versus peers (e.g., Federal Signal) for value/sector allocation decisions; useful for portfolio positioning but not an immediate catalyst. F or FSS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Several opinion pieces and comparisons (including non-core coverage) are circulating; they influence sentiment but carry less direct financial impact than recalls or sales trends. Critical Review: Curtiss Motorcycles vs. Ford Motor
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory filing: Ford will recall approximately 604,533 U.S. vehicles because the windshield wiper motor may fail, raising safety and potential warranty/recall costs. This is an immediate headline risk and likely a near-term drag on sentiment. Ford to recall nearly 605,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper issue, NHTSA says
• Negative Sentiment: Other outlets report the company is recalling more than 615,000 vehicles across two defects, underlining the scale and reputational impact of the recall wave. Investors should watch any guidance or cost estimates from Ford. Ford recalls more than 600K vehicles over two separate safety defects
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. retail sales fell in February (total ~149,962 vehicles, -5.5% YoY) with declines in electric and hybrid segments—a demand signal that may pressure near-term revenue and EV margin plans. Ford Posts Lower U.S. Sales in February on Declines in Electric, Hybrid Vehicles
• Negative Sentiment: Market sentiment pieces highlight intense negative headlines and investor frustration, which can amplify short-term volatility even if fundamentals remain mixed. Everyone Hates Ford Right Now. Does That Make It a No-Brainer Buy?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently commented on F shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Monday, December 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Zacks Research raised Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their price objective for the company from $11.00 to $16.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.29.

Ford Motor Trading Down 3.6%

The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95. The firm has a market cap of $49.27 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.00, a PEG ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 1.65. The business has a 50 day moving average of $13.72 and a two-hundred day moving average of $12.91.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.78 billion. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 10.16% and a negative net margin of 4.37%.The business’s quarterly revenue was down 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.39 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is currently -29.13%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Ford Motor news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. acquired 140,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider owned 3,912,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $54,072,132. This represents a 3.71% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.48% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ford Motor

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in F. Corsicana & Co. bought a new position in Ford Motor during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Grove Bank & Trust boosted its position in Ford Motor by 110.7% during the 4th quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 1,903 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

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.