Motley Fool Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 281,467 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $3,394,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. increased its holdings in Ford Motor by 55.5% during the 3rd quarter. Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services Inc. now owns 34,937 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $421,000 after purchasing an additional 12,476 shares during the last quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board raised its position in shares of Ford Motor by 26.0% in the 3rd quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board now owns 223,041 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,690,000 after purchasing an additional 46,059 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Convergence Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $941,000. Finally, Victory Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $129,000. 58.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Ford Motor Stock Up 2.9%
Shares of Ford Motor stock opened at $12.30 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $12.93 and a 200 day moving average price of $13.37. Ford Motor Company has a fifty-two week low of $11.11 and a fifty-two week high of $17.78. The firm has a market cap of $49.04 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.24, a P/E/G ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 1.93. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07.
Ford Motor (NYSE:F – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.49 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $49.53 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $49.08 billion. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 18.96% and a negative net margin of 4.17%. Ford Motor’s quarterly revenue was down 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.45 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Ford Motor Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 10th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, November 10th. Ford Motor’s payout ratio is currently -32.09%.
Key Ford Motor News
Here are the key news stories impacting Ford Motor this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Ford reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.49 per share, ahead of analysts’ estimates of $0.41, while revenue of $49.53 billion also exceeded expectations. Cost reductions, a favorable vehicle mix and stronger Ford Credit results supported the earnings beat. Ford Q3 Earnings Beat on Ford Credit Strength and Favorable Mix
- Positive Sentiment: Management raised the low end of its 2026 adjusted EBIT outlook to $10.5 billion from $10 billion, signaling confidence in ongoing cost controls and higher-margin businesses. Ford also said contracts and late-stage negotiations cover 80% of its 2028 Ford Energy capacity. Ford Q3 Earnings: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Ford declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable December 1, equivalent to $0.60 annually and an approximate 5% yield. The payout may provide support for income-focused investors. Ford Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Ford is advancing its EV strategy, including the planned sub-$30,000 Fathom electric pickup, battery storage and software-enabled services. CEO Jim Farley said the vehicle remains on track for the fourth quarter of next year, but these initiatives remain execution-dependent. Ford CEO Jim Farley Discusses Fathom EV
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue declined 2% year over year as vehicle sales weakened, while persistent EV losses, rising commodity costs and margin pressure remain concerns for investors. A comparison with Tesla also highlighted Ford’s higher costs and EV losses. Ford Says Weak Vehicle Sales Drive Down Profit and Revenue
- Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada, BNP Paribas Exane, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs each lowered Ford’s price target, maintaining sector perform, neutral or equal-weight ratings. The revisions indicate limited near-term conviction despite the earnings beat.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 1st. Zacks Research cut shares of Ford Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $17.00 to $16.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 12th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $14.50 to $17.50 in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $15.02.
Read Our Latest Research Report on Ford Motor
Ford Motor Profile
Ford Motor Co is an American automobile manufacturer founded in 1903 by Henry Ford and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. The company helped popularize mass automobile production and is known for brands including Ford and Lincoln.
Ford develops, manufactures and sells cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vehicles and electric vehicles. Its product portfolio includes the F-Series pickup trucks, Transit commercial vans, Mustang sports cars and a range of utility vehicles. The company also provides vehicle software, connected services, fleet solutions, maintenance and other support services.
Ford operates through Ford Blue, which focuses on gasoline- and hybrid-powered vehicles; Model e, which develops electric vehicles and related technologies; and Ford Pro, which serves commercial and fleet customers.
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