Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Stock Price Down 2.4% – Here’s Why

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) dropped 2.4% during trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $13.75 and last traded at $13.79. Approximately 58,994,571 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 3% from the average daily volume of 60,837,543 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.13.

Ford Motor News Summary

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

Several research firms have issued reports on F. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. BNP Paribas Exane raised their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $14.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $19.00 to $20.00 in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the company from $14.50 to $17.50 in a report on Monday, July 27th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.68.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $55.77 billion, a PE ratio of -7.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.28 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.93. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $14.35 and a 200-day moving average price of $13.48.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 firm had revenue of $48.30 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. Ford Motor’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts expect that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 11th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is -32.09%.

Institutional Trading of Ford Motor

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID lifted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 108.4% during the first 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. grew its stake in 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 purchasing an additional 837 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caldwell Trust Co grew its stake in Ford Motor by 605.8% in the first quarter. Caldwell Trust Co now owns 2,534 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 2,175 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

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.