Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Shares Up 3.6% – Time to Buy?

Shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) rose 3.6% during trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $16.06 and last traded at $15.8750. Approximately 84,975,134 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 37% from the average daily volume of 62,142,516 shares. The stock had previously closed at $15.32.

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 Motor Company (F) from $17 to $20 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling more upside from current levels. Benzinga article
• Positive Sentiment: Ford’s recent rally has been fueled by investor optimism around its battery/storage pivot and a new subsidiary, which some traders see as a possible multi-year breakout story. Benzinga article
• Positive Sentiment: Ford is being highlighted as a momentum stock after a sharp post-earnings run, suggesting traders are continuing to buy the stock on technical strength and improving sentiment. Zacks article
• Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage is focusing on Ford’s extended run and asking what could push the stock toward $20 per share, reinforcing the market’s current bullish narrative rather than pointing to a new catalyst. 247WallSt article
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford was also mentioned as a recommended pick on CNBC’s “Final Trades,” which may support near-term trading interest but is not a fundamental update. Benzinga article
• Negative Sentiment: One article noted that legacy automakers like Ford are dealing with weak car sales, even though investors are currently more focused on AI and battery-storage opportunities than on new vehicle demand. Barrons article

Analyst Ratings Changes

F has been the subject of a number of research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $15.00 to $13.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Morgan Stanley restated an “equal weight” rating and set a $14.00 price target on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Zacks Research cut Ford Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, May 16th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.77.

Ford Motor Price Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $12.60 and its 200-day moving average price is $13.10. The stock has a market cap of $69.70 billion, a P/E ratio of -11.31, a PEG ratio of 0.35 and a beta of 1.65.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.48. The company had revenue of $43.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $42.66 billion. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.22% and a positive return on equity of 15.77%. The firm’s revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.14 EPS. Analysts forecast that Ford Motor Company will post 1.6 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 12th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is currently -38.71%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of F. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Ford Motor by 0.9% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 471,705,454 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $6,188,776,000 after buying an additional 4,087,699 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 152,017,084 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,994,464,000 after acquiring an additional 4,089,779 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Ford Motor by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 106,600,353 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $1,394,697,000 after acquiring an additional 1,255,349 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter worth $674,437,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its holdings in Ford Motor by 3.5% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 47,442,901 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $547,379,000 after acquiring an additional 1,585,557 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

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.