Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Trading Down 4.3% – Here’s Why

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) was down 4.3% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $14.23 and last traded at $14.3050. Approximately 45,615,450 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 28% from the average daily volume of 63,146,715 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.95.

Key Ford Motor News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ford’s aluminum supplier Novelis restarted its hot mill after 2025 fire damage, which could help ease Ford’s supply constraints and support recovery in truck production. Can Novelis’ Hot Mill Restart Ease Ford’s Supply Challenges?
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target on Ford to $16 from $13, implying some upside from current levels even though the firm kept a neutral rating.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages now give Ford a consensus “Hold” rating, suggesting analysts see limited near-term catalyst visibility. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary noted Ford has had bullish technical signals and improving relative performance, but these articles were more market commentary than new fundamental drivers. After Their Golden Crosses, Is Bank of America or Ford Better for Retirement Portfolios?
• Negative Sentiment: Ford recalled 255,404 U.S. vehicles over a canister purge valve issue that could cause engines to stall unexpectedly while driving, increasing safety, regulatory, and repair-cost concerns. Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue
• Negative Sentiment: Ford expanded its recall of 548,463 Expedition SUVs over peeling center-console trim that exposed sharp edges, with thousands of claims and reported injuries tied to the defect. Ford’s Recall Issue Continues to Grow: Here’s What You Need to Know

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on F shares. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. UBS Group boosted their price objective on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. Zacks Research downgraded Ford Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 16th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on Ford Motor from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $19.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, June 1st. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $14.63.

Ford Motor Trading Up 0.8%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.09. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $13.39 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $13.28. The company has a market cap of $59.07 billion, a PE ratio of -9.56, a PEG ratio of 0.31 and a beta of 1.79.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.18 by $0.48. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 15.77% and a negative net margin of 3.22%.The company had revenue of $43.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $42.66 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.14 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that Ford Motor Company will post 1.64 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, May 12th. Ford Motor’s payout ratio is -38.71%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in F. Grove Bank & Trust grew its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 108.4% in the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 2,365 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 1,230 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

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.