JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Positive Forecast for Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Stock Price

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) had its target price boosted by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $16.00 to $17.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the auto manufacturer’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 9.22% from the company’s current price.

F has been the subject of several other reports. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $16.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and set a $14.00 price objective on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Zacks Research upgraded Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their target price on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price target on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $17.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Ford Motor presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.62.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE F traded up $0.60 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $15.56. 72,578,993 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 61,048,176. The firm has a market capitalization of $62.02 billion, a P/E ratio of -10.01, a PEG ratio of 0.35 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.09. Ford Motor has a one year low of $10.68 and a one year high of $17.78. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $14.49 and a two-hundred day moving average of $13.45.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.09. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 15.77% and a negative net margin of 3.22%.The business had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.37 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Ford Motor will post 1.62 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

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

More Ford Motor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings beat expectations: Ford reported adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share, above analyst estimates ranging from $0.30 to $0.36 and up from $0.37 a year earlier. Adjusted EBIT rose $400 million year over year to $2.5 billion. Ford Q2 Earnings Beat on Pricing & Mix, 2026 EBIT & FCF View Raised
• Positive Sentiment: Higher 2026 guidance: Management raised its full-year adjusted EBIT forecast to $10 billion-$11 billion, citing stronger pricing, improved product mix, resilient consumer demand and better performance in its core automotive business. Free cash flow expectations were also increased. Ford lifts annual guidance, citing strong pricing and resilient consumer
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades added momentum: Citigroup upgraded Ford from Neutral to Buy with a $20 price target, while Jefferies also raised its rating to Buy and set a $17.50 target. The upgrades signal greater confidence in Ford’s recovery and valuation potential.
• Positive Sentiment: Core growth opportunities: Ford highlighted continued opportunities in trucks, services, electric vehicles and energy, while higher-margin off-road vehicles supported quarterly profitability. The company also declared its regular $0.15-per-share quarterly dividend, representing an indicated yield of about 3.8%. Ford Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue was mixed: Second-quarter revenue declined 3.8% year over year to $48.3 billion. Although the figure was characterized as below some Wall Street expectations, it exceeded the estimate cited in the company earnings summary, reinforcing that investors are prioritizing margins and cash flow over sales growth.
• Negative Sentiment: Net loss remains a concern: Ford posted a $1.3 billion quarterly net loss, resulting in a negative net margin. The loss, along with elevated leverage and the ongoing challenges of balancing combustion-engine, hybrid and EV investments, remains a risk despite the improved adjusted results. Why is Ford stock surging despite a $1.3 billion loss?

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.