Ford Motor Company $F Shares Purchased by Cwm LLC

Cwm LLC raised its stake in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 34.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 209,028 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 53,176 shares during the period. Cwm LLC’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $2,742,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Ford Motor by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 467,617,755 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $5,592,708,000 after buying an additional 5,371,758 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP boosted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 81.1% during the 3rd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 35,438,722 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $423,847,000 after purchasing an additional 15,866,285 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 4.7% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 35,390,868 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $423,275,000 after purchasing an additional 1,597,841 shares in the last quarter. DLD Asset Management LP bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 3rd quarter valued at about $299,000,000. Finally, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. boosted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 190.7% during the 3rd quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 11,006,776 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $131,641,000 after purchasing an additional 7,220,686 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of F opened at $12.48 on Friday. Ford Motor Company has a one year low of $9.81 and a one year high of $14.80. The company has a 50-day moving average of $12.52 and a two-hundred day moving average of $12.96. The stock has a market cap of $49.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.06, a PEG ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.94.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.78 billion. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a positive return on equity of 10.16%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.39 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that Ford Motor Company will post 1.5 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.8%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -29.13%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on F shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective 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. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $12.00 price objective on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. HSBC raised their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $9.80 to $12.80 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Bank of America started coverage on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. They set a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price objective for the company. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Ford Motor currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $13.66.

Key Stories Impacting Ford Motor

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

• Neutral Sentiment: Market note: a trade-summary piece highlights that Ford shares moved down in the latest session, signalling investor caution ahead of earnings and other headlines. This is more descriptive than causal but sets the context for today’s weakness. Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings: Ford is expected to report quarterly results this week — the event is a near-term catalyst that increases volatility; investors should watch guidance, margin commentary, and EV/ICE mix. Ford Motor (F) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst positioning: sell‑side consensus on Ford is “Hold,” suggesting limited conviction for upside from current levels and implying upside depends on a positive earnings surprise or clearer margin improvement. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Market/valuation write-up: a piece examining Ford’s share-price drivers notes mixed signals from fundamentals and valuation metrics; useful background but not a single decisive catalyst. What Does Ford Motor Company’s (NYSE:F) Share Price Indicate?
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/recall risk: Ford announced a recall of about 140,201 U.S. Ranger trucks due to damaged A‑pillar wiring that can short and cause fires. Recalls raise near-term warranty/recall costs and can weigh on sentiment and margins until costs are disclosed. Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings-beat odds: analysis suggests Ford lacks the “right combination” of factors to confidently beat consensus in the upcoming report, increasing risk of a downside surprise that could further pressure the stock. Ford Motor Company (F) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Insider Activity at Ford Motor

In related news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. purchased 140,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $13.82 per share, for a total transaction of $1,934,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider owned 3,912,600 shares in the company, valued at $54,072,132. This trade represents a 3.71% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

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.