Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Raised to Hold at DZ Bank

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) was upgraded by investment analysts at DZ Bank from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Friday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The firm currently has a $16.00 price target on the auto manufacturer’s stock. DZ Bank’s target price indicates a potential upside of 7.21% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, June 13th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Barclays increased their price objective on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $14.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Ford Motor currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $15.68.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of F opened at $14.92 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $59.47 billion, a PE ratio of -7.98, a PEG ratio of 0.36 and a beta of 1.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.09. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $14.55 and its 200 day moving average price is $13.46. Ford Motor has a 52 week low of $10.68 and a 52 week high of $17.78.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.33 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $47.24 billion. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.93% and a positive return on equity of 17.23%. Ford Motor’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.37 earnings per share. Research analysts expect that Ford Motor will post 1.66 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ford Motor

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID grew its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 108.4% during the 1st quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 2,365 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 1,230 shares in the last quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Ford Motor by 55.4% during the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,348 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 837 shares during the period. Finally, Caldwell Trust Co lifted its position in Ford Motor by 605.8% in the first quarter. Caldwell Trust Co now owns 2,534 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 2,175 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ford’s second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.42 per share exceeded the $0.33 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $48.3 billion. Management also raised its 2026 adjusted EBIT outlook to approximately $10.5 billion, citing stronger pricing, product mix and profitability. Ford Stock Rallies After Earnings Beat, Outlook Hike
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain constructive: JPMorgan raised its target to $17 and assigned an overweight rating, Piper Sandler also set a $17 target with an overweight rating, and Citigroup upgraded Ford to buy with a $20 target. JPMorgan Chase Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Ford
• Positive Sentiment: Ford secured its largest U.S. military contract since the Cold War to develop F-Series-based tactical truck prototypes, adding potential diversification and commercial visibility. Ford Lands Its Biggest Army Truck Contract Since the Cold War
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage opinions remain mixed. TD Cowen raised its target to $15 but kept a hold rating, while BNP Paribas Exane raised its target to $14.50 and maintained neutral coverage. The broader analyst consensus is hold. Ford Given Average Recommendation of Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Ford posted a GAAP net loss of roughly $1.3 billion, including a $3.6 billion impairment tied to the BlueOval SK battery venture. Ford Model e remains unprofitable and is expected to lose about $4 billion in 2026, raising concerns about capital allocation and leverage.
• Negative Sentiment: Ford Blue’s EBIT growth came despite an 8% decline in wholesale volume, suggesting the earnings beat relied heavily on premium truck pricing. Ford Pro EBIT fell 26% because of aluminum supply disruptions, while commodity costs are expected to create additional 2026 headwinds. Ford Motor Stock Analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary has questioned Ford’s attempts to diversify beyond vehicles, and CEO Jim Farley warned employees that Chinese automakers could potentially enter the U.S. market within five to ten years, highlighting future competitive risk. Ford and GM Attempts to Go Beyond Cars Deserve Skepticism

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.