KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS Buys 52,600 Shares of Ford Motor Company $F

KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS raised its stake in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 3.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,412,513 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 52,600 shares during the period. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $18,532,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of F. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new stake in Ford Motor in the first quarter valued at $304,000. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Ford Motor by 41.6% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 147,760 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,482,000 after purchasing an additional 43,385 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC bought a new stake in Ford Motor in the second quarter valued at $172,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its stake in Ford Motor by 26.3% in the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 267,895 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,907,000 after purchasing an additional 55,741 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its stake in Ford Motor by 1.5% in the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 1,823,614 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $19,786,000 after purchasing an additional 26,526 shares in the last quarter. 58.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Ford Motor Trading Down 1.2%

Shares of F stock opened at $12.48 on Friday. Ford Motor Company has a 52-week low of $9.81 and a 52-week high of $14.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.07. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.52 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $12.96. The company has a market capitalization of $49.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.06, a PEG ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.70.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 business had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.78 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.39 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is presently -29.13%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently commented on F. Bank of America began coverage on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 target price for the company. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and set a $12.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, April 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $15.00 to $13.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $13.66.

Insider Transactions at Ford Motor

In other news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. acquired 140,000 shares of Ford Motor stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 3,912,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $54,072,132. This trade represents a 3.71% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Ford Motor

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

• Neutral Sentiment: Market note: a trade-summary piece highlights that Ford shares moved down in the latest session, signalling investor caution ahead of earnings and other headlines. This is more descriptive than causal but sets the context for today’s weakness. Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings: Ford is expected to report quarterly results this week — the event is a near-term catalyst that increases volatility; investors should watch guidance, margin commentary, and EV/ICE mix. Ford Motor (F) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst positioning: sell‑side consensus on Ford is “Hold,” suggesting limited conviction for upside from current levels and implying upside depends on a positive earnings surprise or clearer margin improvement. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Market/valuation write-up: a piece examining Ford’s share-price drivers notes mixed signals from fundamentals and valuation metrics; useful background but not a single decisive catalyst. What Does Ford Motor Company’s (NYSE:F) Share Price Indicate?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/recall risk: Ford announced a recall of about 140,201 U.S. Ranger trucks due to damaged A‑pillar wiring that can short and cause fires. Recalls raise near-term warranty/recall costs and can weigh on sentiment and margins until costs are disclosed. Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings-beat odds: analysis suggests Ford lacks the “right combination” of factors to confidently beat consensus in the upcoming report, increasing risk of a downside surprise that could further pressure the stock. Ford Motor Company (F) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

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.