Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Stock Price Down 1.7% – What’s Next?

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) was down 1.7% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as low as $12.03 and last traded at $12.13. Approximately 59,789,929 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 16% from the average daily volume of 70,903,766 shares. The stock had previously closed at $12.34.

Trending Headlines about Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Ford’s underlying financial strength — growth in its Ford Pro commercial business and solid liquidity give the company runway to absorb recall costs and support operations, which some investors view as stabilizing for the stock. Why Ford’s Recall Storm Isn’t Derailing Its Investment Story
• Positive Sentiment: Value investors point to Ford’s low price-to-book and favorable style scores as signs of potential undervaluation, keeping the stock on some buy lists despite near-term noise. Here’s Why Ford Motor Company (F) is a Strong Value Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Some market commentators frame the current sell-off as a potential buy-the-dip opportunity if Ford weathers the recall and EV transitions; this view tempers panic but depends on the size of charges and execution on product strategy. Everyone Hates Ford Right Now. Does That Make It a No-Brainer Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Safety recalls are the immediate catalyst: regulators and Ford disclosed recalls affecting roughly 2.4 million vehicles (including ~1.74M U.S. vehicles for rearview-camera failures and ~605k for windshield-wiper issues), creating repair costs, reputational pressure and near-term cash/operational demands. Ford to recall 1.74 million vehicles in US over rearview camera issue, NHTSA says Ford to recall nearly 605,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper issue, NHTSA says Ford Recalls Millions of Cars. The Stock Is Down.
• Negative Sentiment: Electric vehicle momentum has weakened: February EV sales plunged (~71%) as F-150 Lightning demand collapsed, prompting management to scale back some EV ambitions and refocus on hybrids and ICE models — a strategic reset that raises questions about EV profitability and future growth. Ford’s February EV Slump: Why the F-150 Lightning is Losing Charge
• Negative Sentiment: Write-downs tied to the EV program are large and market-moving: reports cite a roughly $19.5 billion charge linked to the EV business, amplifying investor concern about capital allocation and future earnings. Ford’s Success Battered By 615,000 Recall

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on F shares. TD Cowen upped their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Bank of America started coverage on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Wednesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price target for the company. HSBC raised their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $9.80 to $12.80 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One 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 issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ford Motor currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $13.29.

Ford Motor Trading Down 1.7%

The company has a market cap of $48.39 billion, a PE ratio of -5.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.28 and a beta of 1.65. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $13.68 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $12.92. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.94.

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

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

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

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Corsicana & Co. purchased a new position in Ford Motor during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Grove Bank & Trust increased its stake in Ford Motor by 110.7% during the fourth quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 1,903 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the period. MV Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Olistico Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Hedge funds and other 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.