Ford Motor Company $F Shares Sold by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lessened its stake in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 45,731,810 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 123,031 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $546,988,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Corsicana & Co. acquired a new stake in Ford Motor during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Country Trust Bank acquired a new position in Ford Motor in the second quarter valued at $27,000. Capital A Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 990.9% during the second quarter. Capital A Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,509 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 2,279 shares during the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the second quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its position in shares of Ford Motor by 86.6% during the third 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 in the last quarter. 58.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently issued reports on F shares. HSBC upped their target price on Ford Motor from $9.80 to $12.80 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wall Street Zen cut Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. Bank of America started coverage on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 target price on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Ford Motor currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $13.29.

Ford Motor News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America initiated coverage with a “Buy” and $17 price target, signaling meaningful upside vs. recent levels and providing buy-side momentum for the stock. Bank of America Initiates Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America’s stance is reinforced by commentary that reinstates Ford amid a regulatory shift reshaping the auto landscape — this framing supports a narrative that Ford could benefit from near-term policy/regulatory tailwinds. Ford and Rivian: BofA Reinstates Both
• Positive Sentiment: Ford is pivoting its EV strategy toward a lower-cost next-gen model (~$30k) and says it will invest roughly $5 billion to streamline design and improve manufacturing efficiency — a concrete plan that could expand addressable market share and margins if execution succeeds. Will Ford’s Low-Cost EV Pivot Strengthen Its Market Position?
• Neutral Sentiment: A valuation comparison piece highlights Ford versus Federal Signal (FSS) for value investors; this may attract bargain hunters but doesn’t change fundamentals. F or FSS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains cautious overall — recent aggregation shows a “Hold” consensus which tempers upside expectations despite pockets of bullish coverage. Ford Receives Consensus “Hold”
• Negative Sentiment: Ford reported a 5.5% decline in U.S. vehicle sales in February (about 149,962 units), with notable weakness in electric and hybrid segments — a near-term hit to volume and revenue growth that investors will watch closely. Ford Posts Lower U.S. Sales in February
• Negative Sentiment: A New York Times analysis highlights the strategic challenge from Chinese EV and autonomy players, warning that legacy automakers like Ford risk losing ground if they can’t match Chinese advances — a longer-term structural headwind. Ford and G.M. Face a Dilemma as China Excels in Electric Vehicles

Insider Activity

In other news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. purchased 140,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider directly 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 filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.48% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Ford Motor Trading Up 0.9%

NYSE:F opened at $12.82 on Thursday. Ford Motor Company has a 12-month low of $8.44 and a 12-month high of $14.80. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $13.72 and its 200-day simple moving average is $12.91. The firm has a market cap of $51.15 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.22, a PEG ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 1.65.

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, topping the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.78 billion. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 10.16% and a negative net margin of 4.37%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.39 earnings per share. Equities analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th were issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.7%. Ford Motor’s payout ratio is presently -29.13%.

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.