Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Upgraded to Buy at Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report released on Monday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. They currently have $17.50 price target on the auto manufacturer’s stock, up from their previous price target of $14.50.

Several other brokerages have also commented on F. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $15.15.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

NYSE F opened at $14.68 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $58.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -9.47, a PEG ratio of 0.35 and a beta of 1.82. The business’s 50 day moving average is $14.45 and its two-hundred day moving average is $13.45. Ford Motor has a 12-month low of $10.68 and a 12-month high of $17.78. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.66 EPS 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 business had revenue of $43.25 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $42.66 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.14 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that Ford Motor will post 1.62 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Ford Motor

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. MV Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in Ford Motor during the 4th quarter valued at about $26,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. raised its position in Ford Motor by 55.4% during the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,348 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 837 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID raised its position in Ford Motor by 108.4% during the first quarter. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID now owns 2,365 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 1,230 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth about $32,000. 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: Jefferies upgraded Ford from “Hold” to “Buy” and raised its price target to $17.50 from $14.50. Analysts cited improving earnings prospects, stronger free-cash-flow generation and better capital allocation, while viewing the second quarter as a potential margin trough as production disruptions ease. Ford and GM upgraded by Jefferies on improving outlooks, stronger cash generation
• Positive Sentiment: Ford is exploring a contract to build the next U.S. Army truck, potentially opening an additional defense-related revenue opportunity as the government encourages automakers to expand weapons and equipment production. Ford Motor Joins Race to Build Next U.S. Army Truck
• Positive Sentiment: Ford is expanding accessories, aftermarket products and special-edition vehicles to increase customization revenue and improve profitability. The strategy could provide higher-margin sales and create recurring demand beyond the initial vehicle purchase. Ford wants more customers to customize vehicles to boost profits
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford is expected to report quarterly results on Tuesday. The earnings release is a near-term catalyst following the company’s prior revenue growth and substantial EPS beat, but investors will be watching whether tariffs, pricing pressure and softer volumes affect the outlook. Ford, PACCAR, OSK & ABG: Can They Beat Q2 Earnings Estimates?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag softer volumes, tariffs and pricing pressures as potential obstacles to a second-quarter earnings beat. These factors could limit margins even as production normalizes. Ford Q2 earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: Vehicle recalls remain a financial and reputational risk because warranty accruals, repair costs and remediation efforts can pressure earnings and cash flow. Ford’s Recalls Are a Headache for Shareholders

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.