Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Price Target Raised to $15.00

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) had its target price lifted by investment analysts at TD Cowen from $13.00 to $15.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “hold” rating on the auto manufacturer’s stock. TD Cowen’s target price suggests a potential downside of 2.76% from the company’s previous close.

F has been the subject of several other research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Ford Motor from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Citigroup raised Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen raised Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 13th. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $15.55.

Ford Motor Stock Up 3.1%

Shares of F stock traded up $0.47 on Wednesday, hitting $15.43. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 67,898,961 shares, compared to its average volume of 61,020,426. The stock has a market capitalization of $61.46 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.95, a P/E/G ratio of 0.35 and a beta of 1.82. Ford Motor has a fifty-two week low of $10.68 and a fifty-two week high of $17.78. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $14.49 and its 200-day moving average price is $13.45. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.94.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.09. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.22% and a positive return on equity of 15.77%. The firm had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor will post 1.62 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its stake 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 worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 1,230 shares in the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. raised its stake in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Caldwell Trust Co lifted its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 605.8% during the first quarter. Caldwell Trust Co now owns 2,534 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 2,175 shares during the period. 58.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings beat expectations: Ford reported adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share, above analyst estimates ranging from $0.30 to $0.36 and up from $0.37 a year earlier. Adjusted EBIT rose $400 million year over year to $2.5 billion. Ford Q2 Earnings Beat on Pricing & Mix, 2026 EBIT & FCF View Raised
• Positive Sentiment: Higher 2026 guidance: Management raised its full-year adjusted EBIT forecast to $10 billion-$11 billion, citing stronger pricing, improved product mix, resilient consumer demand and better performance in its core automotive business. Free cash flow expectations were also increased. Ford lifts annual guidance, citing strong pricing and resilient consumer
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades added momentum: Citigroup upgraded Ford from Neutral to Buy with a $20 price target, while Jefferies also raised its rating to Buy and set a $17.50 target. The upgrades signal greater confidence in Ford’s recovery and valuation potential.
• Positive Sentiment: Core growth opportunities: Ford highlighted continued opportunities in trucks, services, electric vehicles and energy, while higher-margin off-road vehicles supported quarterly profitability. The company also declared its regular $0.15-per-share quarterly dividend, representing an indicated yield of about 3.8%. Ford Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue was mixed: Second-quarter revenue declined 3.8% year over year to $48.3 billion. Although the figure was characterized as below some Wall Street expectations, it exceeded the estimate cited in the company earnings summary, reinforcing that investors are prioritizing margins and cash flow over sales growth.
• Negative Sentiment: Net loss remains a concern: Ford posted a $1.3 billion quarterly net loss, resulting in a negative net margin. The loss, along with elevated leverage and the ongoing challenges of balancing combustion-engine, hybrid and EV investments, remains a risk despite the improved adjusted results. Why is Ford stock surging despite a $1.3 billion loss?

Ford Motor Company 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.