Ford Motor Company $F Stock Holdings Lowered by Forsta AP Fonden

Forsta AP Fonden lowered its position in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 3.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 868,200 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 31,000 shares during the period. Forsta AP Fonden’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $11,391,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Grove Bank & Trust grew its position in shares of Ford Motor by 110.7% during the fourth quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 1,903 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares during the last quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Ford Motor by 55.4% during the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,348 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 837 shares during the last quarter. Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth about $29,000. Finally, KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the third quarter worth about $32,000. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of F opened at $17.49 on Monday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $12.72 and a 200 day moving average price of $13.13. The firm has a market capitalization of $69.70 billion, a PE ratio of -11.29, a P/E/G ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84. Ford Motor Company has a 52-week low of $9.88 and a 52-week high of $17.78.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.48. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.22% and a positive return on equity of 15.77%. The firm had revenue of $43.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $42.66 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.14 EPS. Ford Motor’s revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 12th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.4%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -38.71%.

More Ford Motor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target on Ford to $20 from $17 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling further upside potential. Benzinga article
• Positive Sentiment: Ford has been identified as a top-ranked momentum stock, which can attract traders looking for recent winners and help extend the rally.
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are increasingly focused on Ford’s battery pivot and new subsidiary, viewing it as a possible multi-year growth driver beyond traditional vehicle sales. Benzinga article
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage comparing Ford with General Motors highlighted how legacy automakers are benefiting from AI-related and battery-storage opportunities, not just new-car sales. Barrons article
• Positive Sentiment: Ford has also been discussed on CNBC’s “Final Trades,” which can reinforce bullish sentiment and keep the stock on traders’ radar. Benzinga article

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $13.50 to $13.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $13.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $14.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 16th. Finally, Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Five 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 company. According to MarketBeat, Ford Motor has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.77.

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.