Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC Has $1.28 Million Position in Ford Motor Company $F

Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC raised its stake in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 130.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 97,146 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 54,917 shares during the quarter. Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $1,275,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Trivium Point Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Ford Motor by 18.8% during the 4th quarter. Trivium Point Advisory LLC now owns 50,873 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $667,000 after buying an additional 8,067 shares during the period. Merit Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in Ford Motor by 16.6% during the 4th quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC now owns 127,234 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,669,000 after buying an additional 18,118 shares during the period. Whittier Trust Co. acquired a new stake in Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth approximately $123,000. J.M. Arbour LLC acquired a new stake in Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth approximately $260,000. Finally, Private Trust Co. NA raised its holdings in Ford Motor by 19.7% during the 4th quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 21,556 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $283,000 after buying an additional 3,554 shares during the period. 58.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have commented on F. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. HSBC raised their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $9.80 to $12.80 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $15.00 to $13.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $12.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Ford Motor presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $13.66.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ford Motor

In other Ford Motor news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. purchased 140,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the purchase, the insider directly owned 3,912,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $54,072,132. The trade was a 3.71% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 0.63% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Ford Motor News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded Ford to a “Buy,” citing the company’s restructuring and potential to improve efficiency and margins, which supports upside for shares. UBS Group Upgrades Ford Motor (NYSE:F) to “Buy”
• Positive Sentiment: Pentagon discussions with Ford about producing parts for weapons replenishment could create new government work and steadier industrial demand if contracts proceed. Pentagon Seeks Help From Ford and G.M.
• Positive Sentiment: Management is reorganizing vehicle design-to-production processes under COO Kumar Galhotra; UBS and others see this as a potential driver of greater efficiency and margin improvement over time. Ford overhaul could improve efficiency, UBS says, but EV leadership exit raises questions
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford plans more overseas partnerships with Chinese automakers—a growth route abroad but one that raises geopolitical and competitive questions for the U.S. market. Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford is folding its EV unit into global manufacturing to boost efficiency and align product plans; this may raise short-term questions around EV leadership but could help margins longer term. Why Is Ford Integrating Its EV Unit Into Global Manufacturing Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary and podcasts are focusing on Ford’s EV shakeup; useful for context but unlikely to move fundamentals immediately. Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Ford’s EV Shakeup
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory recall: NHTSA says Ford is recalling 1,392,935 U.S. vehicles due to a PCM software issue that can cause unexpected downshifts and loss of control — a direct near-term cost, repair logistics and liability risk. Ford recalls about 1.4 million vehicles over software issue, NHTSA says
• Negative Sentiment: Major F-150 recall coverage (up to ~1.39M trucks) highlights safety incidents tied to a gearshift/PCM defect; reports note at least two injuries and one accident possibly related — reputational damage and repair costs could pressure near-term results. Ford Recalls Up to 1.39 Million F-150s
• Negative Sentiment: Broader recall tally headlines (19.5M vehicles cited in some coverage) and recent analyst caution are amplifying investor concern about quality control and long-term costs. Ford’s Staggering 19.5 Million Vehicle Recalls
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman lowered expectations for Ford’s stock outlook and the shares fell in the prior session, reflecting analyst caution that may limit upside until recall and execution risks are resolved. The Goldman Sachs Group Has Lowered Expectations for Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Stock Price

Ford Motor Price Performance

Shares of F opened at $12.88 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $51.37 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.25, a P/E/G ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.70. Ford Motor Company has a twelve month low of $9.35 and a twelve month high of $14.80. The company has a 50 day moving average of $12.60 and a 200-day moving average of $12.96. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.78 billion. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a positive return on equity of 10.16%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.39 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -29.13%.

About Ford Motor

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.