WNY Asset Management LLC Takes $417,000 Position in Ford Motor Company $F

WNY Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 36,174 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $417,000.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its stake in Ford Motor by 7.4% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 10,999 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $144,000 after acquiring an additional 756 shares during the period. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC now owns 42,683 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $560,000 after acquiring an additional 761 shares during the period. Activest Wealth Management grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 35.3% during the 4th quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 3,041 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 794 shares in the last quarter. Breakwater Capital Group grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 1.5% during the 1st quarter. Breakwater Capital Group now owns 55,738 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $643,000 after purchasing an additional 812 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Ford Motor by 4.3% during the fourth quarter. Benchmark Financial Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 19,707 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $259,000 after purchasing an additional 814 shares during the period. 58.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Ford Motor Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of NYSE F opened at $14.70 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $14.55 and its 200 day simple moving average is $13.47. The company has a market cap of $58.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.86, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.36 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07. Ford Motor Company has a 12-month low of $10.68 and a 12-month high of $17.78.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.93% and a positive return on equity of 17.23%. The company’s revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.37 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared 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 4.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is -32.09%.

Key Stories 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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on F shares. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. DZ Bank upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $16.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Friday. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $14.50 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Ford Motor currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $15.68.

Ford Motor 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.