Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Stock Price Down 2.2% on Analyst Downgrade

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)’s stock price traded down 2.2% during trading on Thursday after TD Cowen lowered their price target on the stock from $15.00 to $14.00. TD Cowen currently has a hold rating on the stock. Ford Motor traded as low as $12.42 and last traded at $12.4280. 37,254,509 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 39% from the average session volume of 61,399,863 shares. The stock had previously closed at $12.71.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. Evercore boosted their price objective on Ford Motor from $12.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Barclays raised their target price on Ford Motor from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Ford Motor from $11.00 to $10.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. Bank of America began coverage on Ford Motor in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price target for the company. Finally, UBS Group raised shares of Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $15.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.66.

Insider Activity

In other Ford Motor news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. bought 140,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $13.82 per share, for a total transaction 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. The trade was a 3.71% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.63% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Key Ford Motor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded Ford to a “Buy”, citing improved long-term EPS outlook tied to the company’s restructuring and margin targets — a catalyst for investor optimism. UBS Group Upgrades Ford Motor
• Positive Sentiment: Ford created a new end-to-end Product Creation & Industrialization org to integrate EV, digital and industrial systems and pursue its Ford+ margin goals (target: ~8% adjusted EBIT by 2029) — this could boost efficiency and product cadence if execution holds. Ford Establishes New Product Creation and Industrialization Organization
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford is folding its EV unit into global manufacturing and reshuffling leadership to improve margins and product speed — positive structurally but raises near-term integration risk and execution questions. Why Is Ford Integrating Its EV Unit Into Global Manufacturing Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Jim Farley says Ford will both expand partnerships with Chinese automakers overseas and prepare for competition in the U.S. — this strategy could lower costs via alliances but risks political and regulatory friction. Ford Will Partner More With Chinese Automakers Overseas
• Neutral Sentiment: U.S. defense officials have approached Ford about helping replenish military stockpiles — potential non-core contract opportunities but no confirmed deals yet. Trump administration looks to Ford, GM in WWII-style weapons push
• Negative Sentiment: Doug Field, Ford’s high-profile EV & tech chief, is leaving amid the reorganization — investors worry his departure could disrupt EV programs, software initiatives and continuity during a critical scaling phase. Ford EV and tech chief leaving automaker
• Negative Sentiment: Several brokers trimmed price targets or expressed caution (Goldman Sachs, TD Cowen), signaling lowered near-term expectations even as some firms remain constructive longer term — added analyst skepticism can weigh on sentiment. Goldman Sachs Cuts Ford Price Target

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ford Motor

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of F. Corsicana & Co. acquired a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Grove Bank & Trust grew its stake in Ford Motor by 110.7% in the 4th quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 1,903 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares during the period. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Olistico Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Finally, McMillan Office Inc. acquired a new position in Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Price Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95. The company has a market capitalization of $49.58 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.03, a PEG ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.70. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $12.65 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $12.95.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $45.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41.78 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.39 EPS. Ford Motor’s quarterly revenue was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts predict that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th were given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.8%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. Ford Motor’s payout ratio is presently -29.13%.

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.