Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Now Covered by Bank of America

Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F) in a report released on Wednesday morning. The brokerage issued a buy rating and a $17.00 target price on the auto manufacturer’s stock.

F has been the subject of a number of other reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $12.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Evercore upped their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $12.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their price objective 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. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $13.29.

Ford Motor Price Performance

Shares of F opened at $12.82 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $13.72 and a two-hundred day moving average of $12.91. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95. Ford Motor has a twelve month low of $8.44 and a twelve month high of $14.80. The company has a market cap of $51.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 1.65.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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 revenue for the quarter was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.39 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Ford Motor will post 1.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is presently -29.13%.

Insider Activity

In other Ford Motor news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. bought 140,000 shares of Ford Motor stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider directly owned 3,912,600 shares in the company, valued at approximately $54,072,132. This trade represents a 3.71% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 0.48% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the first quarter worth about $304,000. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its holdings 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 during the period. AlphaQuest LLC boosted its position in Ford Motor by 1,018.5% in the 2nd quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 3,087 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 2,811 shares in the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. grew its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 201.1% during the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 32,124 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $349,000 after purchasing an additional 21,456 shares during the period. Finally, Simon Quick Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $188,000. 58.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Ford Motor News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America initiated coverage with a “Buy” and $17 price target, signaling meaningful upside vs. recent levels and providing buy-side momentum for the stock. Bank of America Initiates Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America’s stance is reinforced by commentary that reinstates Ford amid a regulatory shift reshaping the auto landscape — this framing supports a narrative that Ford could benefit from near-term policy/regulatory tailwinds. Ford and Rivian: BofA Reinstates Both
• Positive Sentiment: Ford is pivoting its EV strategy toward a lower-cost next-gen model (~$30k) and says it will invest roughly $5 billion to streamline design and improve manufacturing efficiency — a concrete plan that could expand addressable market share and margins if execution succeeds. Will Ford’s Low-Cost EV Pivot Strengthen Its Market Position?
• Neutral Sentiment: A valuation comparison piece highlights Ford versus Federal Signal (FSS) for value investors; this may attract bargain hunters but doesn’t change fundamentals. F or FSS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains cautious overall — recent aggregation shows a “Hold” consensus which tempers upside expectations despite pockets of bullish coverage. Ford Receives Consensus “Hold”
• Negative Sentiment: Ford reported a 5.5% decline in U.S. vehicle sales in February (about 149,962 units), with notable weakness in electric and hybrid segments — a near-term hit to volume and revenue growth that investors will watch closely. Ford Posts Lower U.S. Sales in February
• Negative Sentiment: A New York Times analysis highlights the strategic challenge from Chinese EV and autonomy players, warning that legacy automakers like Ford risk losing ground if they can’t match Chinese advances — a longer-term structural headwind. Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles

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.