Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Price Target Raised to $15.00

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) had its target price boosted by Royal Bank Of Canada from $13.00 to $15.00 in a report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a sector perform rating on the auto manufacturer’s stock.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. BNP Paribas Exane raised their price target on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. TD Cowen lowered their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Morgan Stanley restated an “equal weight” rating and set a $14.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Citigroup raised shares of Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price target for the company from $19.00 to $20.00 in a report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Ford Motor currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.68.

Ford Motor Stock Down 1.1%

F opened at $14.70 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $14.55 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $13.47. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07. The company has a market cap of $58.56 billion, a PE ratio of -7.86, a P/E/G ratio of 0.37 and a beta of 1.82. Ford Motor has a 52 week low of $10.68 and a 52 week high of $17.78.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.09. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.93% and a positive return on equity of 17.23%. The business had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.37 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor will post 1.72 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. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 11th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -32.09%.

Institutional Trading of Ford Motor

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in F. Bank & Trust Co grew its holdings in Ford Motor by 2.6% during the 2nd quarter. Bank & Trust Co now owns 31,665 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $440,000 after purchasing an additional 794 shares in the last quarter. Accel Wealth Management boosted its position in Ford Motor by 7.5% in the 2nd quarter. Accel Wealth Management now owns 20,993 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $292,000 after buying an additional 1,473 shares during the last quarter. Taylor & Morgan Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the second quarter valued at about $168,000. Tema ETFs LLC increased its position in shares of Ford Motor by 10.7% during the second quarter. Tema ETFs LLC now owns 61,455 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $854,000 after acquiring an additional 5,945 shares during the last quarter. Finally, William Mack & Associates Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 20.6% in the second quarter. William Mack & Associates Inc. now owns 33,874 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $471,000 after acquiring an additional 5,775 shares in the last quarter. 58.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Ford Motor

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

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.