Analysts Set Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) PT at $13.02

Shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the eighteen ratings firms that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have assigned a hold recommendation, four have assigned a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price objective among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $13.2867.

F has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $12.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Bank of America started coverage on Ford Motor in a report on Wednesday. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 target price for the company. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Ford Motor from $11.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st.

Insider Transactions at Ford Motor

In other news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. purchased 140,000 shares of Ford Motor stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was bought at an average price of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider owned 3,912,600 shares in the company, valued at $54,072,132. The trade was a 3.71% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.48% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Ford Motor

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth about $674,437,000. DLD Asset Management LP bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the third quarter valued at approximately $299,000,000. Marshall Wace LLP raised its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 712.7% during the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 19,572,437 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $212,361,000 after buying an additional 17,164,234 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 17.9% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 103,784,031 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,122,434,000 after buying an additional 15,748,694 shares during the period. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Ford Motor by 610.1% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 11,177,304 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $146,646,000 after buying an additional 9,603,267 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Key Ford Motor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Ford’s underlying financial strength — growth in its Ford Pro commercial business and solid liquidity give the company runway to absorb recall costs and support operations, which some investors view as stabilizing for the stock. Why Ford’s Recall Storm Isn’t Derailing Its Investment Story
• Positive Sentiment: Value investors point to Ford’s low price-to-book and favorable style scores as signs of potential undervaluation, keeping the stock on some buy lists despite near-term noise. Here’s Why Ford Motor Company (F) is a Strong Value Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Some market commentators frame the current sell-off as a potential buy-the-dip opportunity if Ford weathers the recall and EV transitions; this view tempers panic but depends on the size of charges and execution on product strategy. Everyone Hates Ford Right Now. Does That Make It a No-Brainer Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Safety recalls are the immediate catalyst: regulators and Ford disclosed recalls affecting roughly 2.4 million vehicles (including ~1.74M U.S. vehicles for rearview-camera failures and ~605k for windshield-wiper issues), creating repair costs, reputational pressure and near-term cash/operational demands. Ford to recall 1.74 million vehicles in US over rearview camera issue, NHTSA says Ford to recall nearly 605,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper issue, NHTSA says Ford Recalls Millions of Cars. The Stock Is Down.
• Negative Sentiment: Electric vehicle momentum has weakened: February EV sales plunged (~71%) as F-150 Lightning demand collapsed, prompting management to scale back some EV ambitions and refocus on hybrids and ICE models — a strategic reset that raises questions about EV profitability and future growth. Ford’s February EV Slump: Why the F-150 Lightning is Losing Charge
• Negative Sentiment: Write-downs tied to the EV program are large and market-moving: reports cite a roughly $19.5 billion charge linked to the EV business, amplifying investor concern about capital allocation and future earnings. Ford’s Success Battered By 615,000 Recall

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Ford Motor stock opened at $12.13 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.94. Ford Motor has a 12 month low of $8.44 and a 12 month high of $14.80. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $13.68 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $12.92. The company has a market cap of $48.39 billion, a PE ratio of -5.89, a P/E/G ratio of 0.28 and a beta of 1.65.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.07. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a positive return on equity of 10.16%. The company had revenue of $45.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.78 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.39 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that Ford Motor will post 1.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were given a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. 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.