Evergreen Capital Management LLC Grows Position in Ford Motor Company $F

Evergreen Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 89.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 154,658 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 73,046 shares during the quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $2,029,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of F. Grove Bank & Trust grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 110.7% during 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 purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 55.4% during 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. Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 86.6% during the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 2,333 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 1,083 shares during the period. 58.74% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of F stock opened at $12.62 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95. Ford Motor Company has a 52 week low of $9.71 and a 52 week high of $14.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $50.36 billion, a PE ratio of -6.13, a P/E/G ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.70. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $12.55 and a two-hundred day moving average of $12.97.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.07. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a positive return on equity of 10.16%. The company had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.78 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.39 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts predict that Ford Motor Company will post 1.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -29.13%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Ford Motor news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. purchased 140,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was bought at an average price of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 3,912,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $54,072,132. This represents a 3.71% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.63% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

F has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Zacks Research cut Ford Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. TD Cowen lowered their price target on Ford Motor from $15.00 to $14.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on Ford Motor from $15.00 to $13.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. HSBC raised their price target on Ford Motor from $9.80 to $12.80 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $13.66.

Key Ford Motor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts still expect Ford to deliver earnings growth this year (consensus forecasts point to higher EPS versus last year), which supports longer-term recovery hopes for the stock. Ford Motor Company (F) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford is scheduled to report quarterly results this week, creating a near-term catalyst that could drive volatility depending on guidance and margin commentary. Ford Motor (F) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Street coverage is mixed — the consensus analyst rating is a “Hold,” which signals limited near-term bullish conviction from brokers. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent market commentary and share‑price analyses are highlighting valuation and macro sensitivity, contributing to cautious positioning by investors. What Does Ford Motor Company’s (NYSE:F) Share Price Indicate?
• Negative Sentiment: Ford announced a recall of about 140,201 Ranger trucks in the U.S. for damaged wiring that can short and cause fires — a safety issue that raises repair costs and regulatory scrutiny. Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires
• Negative Sentiment: Ford is also recalling roughly 1.4 million F-150 pickups over unintended downshift concerns, a much larger program that could pressure near‑term costs and dealer inventories. Ford Recalls 1.4M F-150 Pickups Amid Unintended Downshift Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure from EV rivals (e.g., Rivian) and reports that legacy EV programs have been paused may create market-share risk in the EV pickup segment, adding to investor caution. Storm Warning? Rivian’s Real Test Is Not a Tornado

Ford Motor 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.