Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Trading 4% Higher After Insider Buying Activity

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) shares traded up 4% during trading on Tuesday following insider buying activity. The stock traded as high as $14.33 and last traded at $14.1840. 73,506,318 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 6% from the average session volume of 69,659,883 shares. The stock had previously closed at $13.64.

Specifically, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. acquired 140,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $13.82 per share, for a total transaction of $1,934,800.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 3,912,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $54,072,132. This represents a 3.71% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently commented on F. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays raised their target price on shares of Ford Motor from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Zacks Research upgraded Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Piper Sandler upgraded Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $11.00 to $16.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $13.02.

Ford Motor News Summary

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 Trading Up 4.0%

The firm has a 50-day moving average of $13.69 and a two-hundred day moving average of $12.82. The firm has a market capitalization of $56.59 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.89, a P/E/G ratio of 0.33 and a beta of 1.66. The company has a current ratio of 1.07, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its 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. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 10.16% and a negative net margin of 4.37%.The firm had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.78 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.39 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Trading of Ford Motor

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of F. DGS Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 46.6% in the 4th quarter. DGS Capital Management LLC now owns 15,886 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $208,000 after acquiring an additional 5,047 shares during the last quarter. Barnes Wealth Management Group Inc acquired a new position in Ford Motor in the 4th quarter worth about $186,000. SG Trading Solutions LLC bought a new position in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter valued at about $249,000. Virtu Financial LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter valued at about $969,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Institutional investors own 58.74% 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.