Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Given New $15.00 Price Target at UBS Group

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) had its target price hoisted by UBS Group from $12.50 to $15.00 in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the auto manufacturer’s stock.

Other analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $11.00 to $12.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $11.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Ford Motor from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $13.05.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of Ford Motor stock opened at $13.84 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.20, a current ratio of 1.12 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The firm has a market cap of $55.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.93 and a beta of 1.62. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $13.33 and its 200-day moving average is $12.32. Ford Motor has a one year low of $8.44 and a one year high of $14.50.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The auto manufacturer reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $50.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $43.08 billion. Ford Motor had a return on equity of 11.94% and a net margin of 2.48%.Ford Motor’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.49 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Ford Motor will post 1.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 1st. Investors of record on Friday, November 7th were paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 7th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 51.72%.

Institutional Trading of Ford Motor

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Trust Co. of Toledo NA OH bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Corsicana & Co. bought a new stake in Ford Motor in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Grove Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in Ford Motor by 110.7% during the 4th quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 1,903 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the last quarter. Olistico Wealth LLC bought a new position in Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Country Trust Bank acquired a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the second quarter valued at $27,000. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded Ford to a “Strong‑Buy” and repeatedly raised quarterly and FY2026/2027 EPS forecasts, signaling improving near‑term profitability expectations that can support the stock. Zacks: Ford Stock Up 40%…
• Positive Sentiment: Ford plans to ship its autonomous‑vehicle (AV) technology in $30,000 EVs by 2028 — a strategic move that could expand margins and address the higher‑growth EV/AV market if execution and software monetization succeed. InsiderMonkey: Ford Plans to Introduce AV Technology
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $15 with a “neutral” rating — a modest upside vs. the current level that suggests limited near‑term catalyst but validates some upside. Benzinga: UBS raises PT
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen also lifted its target to $15 (hold) — another data point clustering near the mid‑teens but not an outright buy signal. Benzinga: TD Cowen raises PT
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford CEO Jim Farley said a North American trade deal with Mexico/Canada is “critical” for the industry — supportive if passed, but the political debate and uncertainty add policy risk. Reuters: Ford CEO on trade deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Local dealer results (Power Ford top sales in New Mexico) show healthy demand in some markets — positive for retail momentum but limited impact on Ford’s overall stock moves. AccessNewswire: Power Ford sales ranking
• Negative Sentiment: HSBC raised its target to $12.80 but that level is below the current market price, implying potential downside from some sell‑side views and illustrating divergent analyst outlooks. Benzinga: HSBC raises PT

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.