Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Sells 587,813 Shares of Ford Motor Company $F

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd lessened its holdings in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 43.7% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 758,229 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 587,813 shares during the period. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $9,948,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in F. Grove Bank & Trust lifted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 110.7% in the 4th quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 1,903 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the period. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 55.4% in the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,348 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 837 shares during the period. Finally, Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Trading Up 0.8%

Ford Motor stock opened at $14.82 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84. Ford Motor Company has a 12-month low of $10.38 and a 12-month high of $17.78. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $13.45 and a 200 day moving average of $13.29. The firm has a market capitalization of $59.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.56, a P/E/G ratio of 0.32 and a beta of 1.79.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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 business had revenue of $43.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $42.66 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.14 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts predict that Ford Motor Company will post 1.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 12th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -38.71%.

Key Stories Impacting Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ford’s aluminum supplier Novelis restarted its hot mill after 2025 fire damage, which could help ease Ford’s supply constraints and support recovery in truck production. Can Novelis’ Hot Mill Restart Ease Ford’s Supply Challenges?
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Ford to $16 from $13, implying some upside from current levels even though the firm kept a neutral rating.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages now give Ford a consensus “Hold” rating, suggesting analysts see limited near-term catalyst visibility. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary noted Ford has had bullish technical signals and improving relative performance, but these articles were more market commentary than new fundamental drivers. After Their Golden Crosses, Is Bank of America or Ford Better for Retirement Portfolios?
• Negative Sentiment: Ford recalled 255,404 U.S. vehicles over a canister purge valve issue that could cause engines to stall unexpectedly while driving, increasing safety, regulatory, and repair-cost concerns. Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue
• Negative Sentiment: Ford expanded its recall of 548,463 Expedition SUVs over peeling center-console trim that exposed sharp edges, with thousands of claims and reported injuries tied to the defect. Ford’s Recall Issue Continues to Grow: Here’s What You Need to Know

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

F has been the topic of several recent research reports. TD Cowen lowered their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 8th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $14.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $13.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Friday, May 15th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $14.63.

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.