Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Shares Sold by Insigneo Advisory Services LLC

Insigneo Advisory Services LLC lowered its position in shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F) by 23.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 66,331 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 20,336 shares during the quarter. Insigneo Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $657,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hager Investment Management Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust acquired a new position in Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Flagship Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Kentucky Trust Co acquired a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, Crewe Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 169.9% during the 4th quarter. Crewe Advisors LLC now owns 3,285 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 2,068 shares during the period. 58.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the company. BNP Paribas upgraded Ford Motor to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 10th. TD Cowen began coverage on Ford Motor in a research note on Friday, March 7th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $10.00 price objective on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $9.00 target price (down previously from $11.00) on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Thursday, April 10th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $9.00 to $8.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 6th. Finally, Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $10.00 to $8.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have issued a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ford Motor presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $10.30.

Ford Motor Trading Up 2.4 %

F opened at $9.63 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $38.16 billion, a PE ratio of 6.59, a P/E/G ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.31, a current ratio of 1.16 and a quick ratio of 1.02. Ford Motor has a 12-month low of $8.44 and a 12-month high of $14.85. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $9.59 and its 200 day moving average price is $10.14.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 5th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.04. Ford Motor had a net margin of 3.18% and a return on equity of 16.88%. As a group, research analysts expect that Ford Motor will post 1.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 3rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 18th were issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 18th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.23%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 41.10%.

Ford Motor Profile

Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services a range of Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, sport utility vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro; Ford Next; and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments.