Legal & General Group Plc Sells 1,915,130 Shares of Ford Motor Company $F

Legal & General Group Plc decreased its position in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 6.1% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 29,294,475 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 1,915,130 shares during the period. Legal & General Group Plc’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $407,193,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Ford Motor in the second quarter worth approximately $31,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. boosted 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 buying an additional 837 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its position in 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 valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 1,230 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on F shares. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $14.50 to $17.50 in a report on Monday, July 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Ford Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ford Motor presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $15.68.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of Ford Motor stock opened at $13.96 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $55.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.46, a PEG ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.82. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $14.09 and its 200 day moving average is $13.51. Ford Motor Company has a 1 year low of $11.11 and a 1 year high of $17.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.93.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $48.30 billion during 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%. Ford Motor’s revenue was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.37 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

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

Key Headlines Impacting Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ford’s plan to increase U.S. production of Lincoln vehicles beginning in 2030 and eliminate Chinese imports could support domestic sales, create thousands of jobs and reduce exposure to China-related trade risks. Ford Motor is Bringing Lincoln Production Home
• Positive Sentiment: UBS analysts said President Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Canadian autos and parts is likely a negotiating tactic rather than settled policy. The January 1, 2027 implementation date may pressure Canada to restart trade talks, reducing the likelihood of an immediate, permanent disruption to Ford’s operations. UBS Says Canada Tariff Threat Is a Negotiating Tactic
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages currently give Ford an average “Hold” rating, suggesting analysts see limited near-term conviction despite the company’s valuation and ongoing restructuring efforts. Ford Given Average Hold Recommendation
• Negative Sentiment: The proposed 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts initially pressured Ford shares because the company could face higher input costs, supply-chain disruptions and weaker margins. Ford’s significant North American manufacturing integration makes it difficult to avoid tariff effects entirely if the measure becomes policy. Ford and Stellantis Drop on Canada Tariff Threat
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and opinion coverage warn that tariffs intended to protect U.S. automakers could instead raise vehicle prices, increase production expenses and hurt Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. The uncertainty adds to concerns about Ford’s already pressured profitability. Two Ways New Auto Tariffs Could Hurt Automakers

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.