46,551 Shares in Ford Motor Company $F Purchased by AXQ Capital LP

AXQ Capital LP purchased a new stake in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 46,551 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $557,000.

A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of F. Swiss National Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 7.4% during the 2nd quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 11,822,986 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $128,279,000 after acquiring an additional 813,800 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in Ford Motor by 7.3% in the second quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 7,476,340 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $81,118,000 after purchasing an additional 510,473 shares in the last quarter. Aviva PLC lifted its stake in Ford Motor by 1,280.3% during the second quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 2,919,334 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $31,675,000 after purchasing an additional 2,707,834 shares during the period. Versor Investments LP acquired a new stake in Ford Motor during the third quarter valued at approximately $2,187,000. Finally, Caprock Group LLC acquired a new stake in Ford Motor during the third quarter valued at approximately $893,000. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Ford Motor stock opened at $14.18 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $13.69 and a 200 day simple moving average of $12.82. The stock has a market capitalization of $56.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.89, a P/E/G ratio of 0.33 and a beta of 1.66. The company has a quick ratio of 0.94, a current ratio of 1.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95. Ford Motor Company has a 12-month low of $8.44 and a 12-month high of $14.50.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.07. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a positive return on equity of 10.16%. The firm had revenue of $45.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $41.78 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.39 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -29.13%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. acquired 140,000 shares of Ford Motor stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the acquisition, the insider owned 3,912,600 shares in the company, valued at $54,072,132. This represents a 3.71% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.48% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently commented on the company. UBS Group raised their target price on Ford Motor from $12.50 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Wall Street Zen lowered Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $11.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $13.02.

Key Headlines Impacting Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Insider purchase: William Clay Ford Jr. bought 140,000 shares at ~$13.82, increasing his stake ~3.7% — a classic insider-confidence signal that can support sentiment and suggests management believes current levels are attractive. Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Insider Acquires 140,000 Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Energy business scaling: Analyst note highlights Ford building an Energy unit (LFP battery tech) targeting ~20 GWh capacity from 2027 to diversify revenue and reduce exposure to auto cycles — this could smooth earnings and lift long‑term valuation if execution hits targets. Would Ford’s Energy Business Help It Reduce Auto Cycle Risks?
• Positive Sentiment: Margin target strategy: Analysts discuss Ford’s plan to reach an 8% adjusted EBIT margin by 2029, citing expected back‑half 2026 strength, easing aluminum costs and tighter capital allocation — if credible, this supports margin expansion expectations. Is Ford on Track to Achieve Its Adjusted EBIT Target by 2029?
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer comparison: A Zacks piece revisits Ford vs GM amid slowing EV sales and tariff concerns — useful for relative valuation but not an immediate catalyst. General Motors or Ford: Which Auto Biggie is a Better Buy Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Large recall: Ford will recall ~412,774 2017–2019 Explorer SUVs for rear suspension toe‑link fractures that can cause loss of steering control. NHTSA involvement raises regulatory scrutiny — the recall could produce near‑term repair/warranty costs, logistic/headline risk and pressure shares until cost/disruption is quantified. Ford to recall about 413,000 US vehicles over rear suspension toe links fractures, NHTSA says

Ford Motor Company 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.