Ford (NYSE: F) Stock Rises Amid Market Activity Shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) saw a 2% increase during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching as high as $9.79 before settling at $9.72. This movement occurred with a trading volume of 30,910,404 shares, significantly lower than the average daily volume of 90,672,883 shares. The stock had previously closed at $9.53.
Analyst Ratings and Price Targets Ford has been under close scrutiny by analysts, with mixed opinions influencing investor sentiment.
- Wells Fargo & Company lowered its price target from $9.00 to $8.00 and assigned an “underweight” rating.
- Wolfe Research maintained its “underperform” rating.
- Barclays downgraded Ford from “overweight” to “equal weight” and reduced its price target from $13.00 to $11.00.
- BNP Paribas upgraded Ford to a “hold” rating.
- TD Cowen initiated coverage with a “hold” rating and set a $10.00 price target.
Currently, Ford holds a consensus rating of “Hold,” with three analysts giving a “sell” rating, eleven recommending “hold,” and four issuing a “buy” rating. The consensus price target stands at $11.77, according to MarketBeat.
Stock Performance and Key Metrics Ford’s stock remains closely watched by investors, particularly given its valuation metrics:
- Market Capitalization: $38.58 billion
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 6.67
- Price/Earnings-to-Growth (P/E/G) Ratio: 0.61
- Beta: 1.59 (indicating higher volatility compared to the broader market)
- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.31
- Current Ratio: 1.16
- Quick Ratio: 1.02
The company’s stock has been fluctuating, with a 50-day moving average of $9.71 and a 200-day moving average of $10.35.
Earnings and Revenue Performance Ford reported its latest quarterly earnings on February 5th, posting an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $0.35. The company demonstrated a return on equity (ROE) of 16.88% and a net margin of 3.18%. Analysts project Ford will deliver an EPS of 1.47 for the current year.
Ford’s Dividend and Yield Ford continues to be an attractive stock for income-seeking investors due to its dividend offerings. The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, which was paid on March 3rd. This translates to an annualized dividend of $0.60, providing a yield of 6.16%. The dividend payout ratio (DPR) stands at 41.10%, indicating sustainability in future payouts.
Institutional Investment and Market Interest Institutional investors have been adjusting their positions in Ford stock:
- Apollon Wealth Management LLC increased its stake by 1.1%, now holding 92,950 shares.
- Albion Financial Group UT boosted its holdings by 38.5%, now owning 3,600 shares.
- Brighton Jones LLC raised its position by 5.4%, accumulating 19,693 shares.
- Angeles Wealth Management LLC increased its stake by 1.3%, now holding 80,728 shares.
- Atlas Brown Inc. boosted its holdings by 1.7%, now owning 63,323 shares.
Institutional investors collectively own 58.74% of Ford’s stock, reflecting strong market interest in the company.
Ford’s stock remains a key focus for investors, with analyst ratings, dividend yields, and institutional movements shaping the outlook. As the auto industry continues to evolve, Ford’s stock performance and strategic positioning in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid technology will play a crucial role in its future valuation.
