March 16, 2025 – New York, NY – Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) experienced slight gains in Friday’s trading session, climbing $0.20 to close at $9.73. Despite the modest rise, the stock remains under pressure, reflecting broader market trends and investor sentiment surrounding the auto giant.
Ford’s Stock Performance and Key Metrics
Trading volume for Ford stood at 91.2 million shares, close to its daily average of 92 million shares. The company maintains a 50-day simple moving average of $9.71 and a 200-day simple moving average of $10.33. Over the past year, Ford’s stock has fluctuated between a 52-week low of $9.06 and a high of $14.85.
With a market capitalization of $38.54 billion, Ford’s financial ratios continue to attract investors. The auto giant holds a PE ratio of 6.66, a price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.61, and a beta of 1.59, reflecting its sensitivity to market conditions.
Quarterly Earnings Beat Expectations
Ford Motor released its latest quarterly earnings on February 5, 2025, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.35. The company reported a net margin of 3.18% and a return on equity (ROE) of 16.88%. Analysts project that Ford will post an EPS of 1.47 for the current fiscal year.
Ford Motor’s Dividend Maintains Strong Yield
Ford declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, which was paid on March 3, 2025. Shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025, qualified for the payout. This brings Ford’s annualized dividend to $0.60 per share, offering a yield of 6.17%. The dividend payout ratio currently stands at 41.10%, signaling the company’s commitment to rewarding shareholders despite economic headwinds.
Wall Street Analysts Adjust Price Targets
Several investment firms have revised their outlook on Ford Motor, with opinions divided among analysts:
- Wolfe Research reaffirmed an “underperform” rating on December 5, 2024.
- Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Ford from a “hold” to an “underperform”, slashing its price target from $12.00 to $9.00.
- Bank of America reduced its target from $19.00 to $15.50, maintaining a “buy” rating.
- Wells Fargo & Company cut its price target from $9.00 to $8.00, labeling Ford as “underweight”.
- Barclays shifted its rating from “overweight” to “equal weight”, adjusting its target from $13.00 to $11.00.
Analysts remain cautious, with three issuing sell ratings, eleven maintaining a hold, and four recommending a buy. According to MarketBeat, Ford currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $11.77.
Institutional Investors Adjust Ford Holdings
Ford Motor continues to be a key player in institutional portfolios, with 58.74% of the company’s stock owned by hedge funds and institutional investors. Recent activity includes:
- Hager Investment Management Services LLC initiated a new position.
- Bank of Jackson Hole Trust and Flagship Wealth Advisors LLC acquired shares in the fourth quarter.
- Kentucky Trust Co and Spurstone Advisory Services LLC also added Ford to their portfolios.
These movements indicate continued institutional interest, despite analyst downgrades.
Timothy Moore Joins U.S. House, Represents North Carolina’s 14th District
In political news, Timothy K. Moore (Republican) recently assumed office as a U.S. Representative for North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District. Having previously served as Speaker of the North Carolina House from 2015 to 2025, Moore secured his congressional seat in the November 5, 2024 election. He holds a B.A. from UNC-Chapel Hill (1992) and a J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law (1995), with professional experience as an attorney.
As market trends shift and political landscapes evolve, investors will continue monitoring Ford Motor’s performance, dividend stability, and institutional interest.
