Ieq Capital LLC raised its position in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F – Free Report) by 1,057.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 174,010 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 158,977 shares during the period. Ieq Capital LLC’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $2,419,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter worth about $674,437,000. SBI Okasan Asset Management Co.Ltd. bought a new stake in Ford Motor during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $1,769,000. TD Asset Management Inc grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 11.0% during the 4th quarter. TD Asset Management Inc now owns 1,908,234 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $25,036,000 after acquiring an additional 189,310 shares during the period. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its position in shares of Ford Motor by 22.4% in the 1st quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,001,319 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $23,095,000 after acquiring an additional 366,218 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealthfront Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $11,492,000. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.
Key Ford Motor News
Here are the key news stories impacting Ford Motor this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Ford’s plan to increase U.S. production of Lincoln vehicles beginning in 2030 and eliminate Chinese imports could support domestic sales, create thousands of jobs and reduce exposure to China-related trade risks. Ford Motor is Bringing Lincoln Production Home
- Positive Sentiment: UBS analysts said President Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Canadian autos and parts is likely a negotiating tactic rather than settled policy. The January 1, 2027 implementation date may pressure Canada to restart trade talks, reducing the likelihood of an immediate, permanent disruption to Ford’s operations. UBS Says Canada Tariff Threat Is a Negotiating Tactic
- Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages currently give Ford an average “Hold” rating, suggesting analysts see limited near-term conviction despite the company’s valuation and ongoing restructuring efforts. Ford Given Average Hold Recommendation
- Negative Sentiment: The proposed 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles and parts initially pressured Ford shares because the company could face higher input costs, supply-chain disruptions and weaker margins. Ford’s significant North American manufacturing integration makes it difficult to avoid tariff effects entirely if the measure becomes policy. Ford and Stellantis Drop on Canada Tariff Threat
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts and opinion coverage warn that tariffs intended to protect U.S. automakers could instead raise vehicle prices, increase production expenses and hurt Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. The uncertainty adds to concerns about Ford’s already pressured profitability. Two Ways New Auto Tariffs Could Hurt Automakers
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Ford Motor Stock Up 0.2%
Shares of NYSE:F opened at $13.96 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $14.09 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $13.51. The stock has a market capitalization of $55.65 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.46, a PEG ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.82. Ford Motor Company has a 12-month low of $11.11 and a 12-month high of $17.78. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07.
Ford Motor (NYSE:F – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.09. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 17.23% and a negative net margin of 3.93%.The firm had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.37 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Ford Motor Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is -32.09%.
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.
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