Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Stock Price Up 1.4% – What’s Next?

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) was up 1.4% during trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $14.09 and last traded at $13.9850. Approximately 34,163,934 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 44% from the average daily volume of 60,685,086 shares. The stock had previously closed at $13.79.

Trending Headlines about Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results attracted investor attention. Ford reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $44.9 billion and earnings of $0.42 per share, exceeding analyst expectations. Jim Cramer described the quarter as one of the strongest results among major companies, reinforcing optimism about Ford’s earnings outlook. Jim Cramer Thought Ford Motor Company’s Quarter Was Among The Top Results
• Positive Sentiment: Ford unveiled the Fathom electric pickup with a starting price of $28,350. The midsize truck is scheduled to launch in 2027 and will be the first vehicle built on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Its sub-$30,000 pricing could broaden EV adoption, improve Ford’s competitiveness and demonstrate whether the company can produce electric vehicles more efficiently. Ford’s new EV truck Fathom to be priced starting at about $28,000
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism has improved. Zacks upgraded Ford to Rank #2, or “Buy,” citing improving earnings prospects. The upgrade may support the stock’s recent upward momentum. Ford Motor Upgraded to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford is reportedly considering a four-door Mustang. The redesign could expand the iconic model’s customer base, but its effect on sales and profitability is uncertain. Ford Plans a New Four-Door Version of Mustang
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about Ford’s EV economics. Analysts and commentators question whether the Fathom can avoid the losses associated with the F-150 Lightning and whether its low price will generate acceptable margins. Can Ford’s Sub-$30K Fathom Succeed Where the F-150 Lightning Failed?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on F shares. BNP Paribas Exane raised their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $14.50 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, July 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.68.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07. The stock has a market capitalization of $55.77 billion, a PE ratio of -7.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.82. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $14.35 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $13.48.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last announced 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. The firm had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.93% and a positive return on equity of 17.23%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.37 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 11th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.3%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is -32.09%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new stake in Ford Motor in the first quarter valued at approximately $304,000. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 41.6% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 147,760 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,482,000 after buying an additional 43,385 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $172,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 26.3% during the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 267,895 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,907,000 after buying an additional 55,741 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina grew its stake in Ford Motor by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 1,823,614 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $19,786,000 after acquiring an additional 26,526 shares during the period. 58.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.