Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Piper Sandler upped their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Citigroup raised shares of Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $19.00 to $20.00 in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. One equities research 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, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $15.68.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of F opened at $14.70 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $14.55 and its two-hundred day moving average is $13.47. Ford Motor has a 52-week low of $10.68 and a 52-week high of $17.78. The firm has a market cap of $58.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.86, a PEG ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.09. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 17.23% and a negative net margin of 3.93%.The company had revenue of $48.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.37 EPS. The business’s revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Ford Motor will post 1.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of F. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 108.4% in the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 2,365 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 1,230 shares during the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 55.4% in the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,348 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 837 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Caldwell Trust Co boosted its position in Ford Motor by 605.8% during the 1st quarter. Caldwell Trust Co now owns 2,534 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 2,175 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

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.