Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC Reduces Stock Position in Ford Motor Company $F

Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC cut its stake in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 69.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 36,077 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 80,820 shares during the quarter. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $449,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Corsicana & Co. purchased a new stake in Ford Motor in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Country Trust Bank purchased a new stake in Ford Motor during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Capital A Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Ford Motor by 990.9% during the 2nd quarter. Capital A Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,509 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 2,279 shares during the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC boosted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 86.6% in the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 2,333 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 1,083 shares during the last quarter. 58.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

NYSE:F opened at $12.13 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.07. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $13.68 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $12.93. The firm has a market capitalization of $48.39 billion, a PE ratio of -5.89, a P/E/G ratio of 0.28 and a beta of 1.65. Ford Motor Company has a 52-week low of $8.44 and a 52-week high of $14.80.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $41.78 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.39 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts forecast that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.9%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -29.13%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

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

Trending Headlines about Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Ford’s underlying financial strength — growth in its Ford Pro commercial business and solid liquidity give the company runway to absorb recall costs and support operations, which some investors view as stabilizing for the stock. Why Ford’s Recall Storm Isn’t Derailing Its Investment Story
• Positive Sentiment: Value investors point to Ford’s low price-to-book and favorable style scores as signs of potential undervaluation, keeping the stock on some buy lists despite near-term noise. Here’s Why Ford Motor Company (F) is a Strong Value Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Some market commentators frame the current sell-off as a potential buy-the-dip opportunity if Ford weathers the recall and EV transitions; this view tempers panic but depends on the size of charges and execution on product strategy. Everyone Hates Ford Right Now. Does That Make It a No-Brainer Buy?
• Negative Sentiment: Safety recalls are the immediate catalyst: regulators and Ford disclosed recalls affecting roughly 2.4 million vehicles (including ~1.74M U.S. vehicles for rearview-camera failures and ~605k for windshield-wiper issues), creating repair costs, reputational pressure and near-term cash/operational demands. Ford to recall 1.74 million vehicles in US over rearview camera issue, NHTSA says Ford to recall nearly 605,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper issue, NHTSA says Ford Recalls Millions of Cars. The Stock Is Down.
• Negative Sentiment: Electric vehicle momentum has weakened: February EV sales plunged (~71%) as F-150 Lightning demand collapsed, prompting management to scale back some EV ambitions and refocus on hybrids and ICE models — a strategic reset that raises questions about EV profitability and future growth. Ford’s February EV Slump: Why the F-150 Lightning is Losing Charge
• Negative Sentiment: Write-downs tied to the EV program are large and market-moving: reports cite a roughly $19.5 billion charge linked to the EV business, amplifying investor concern about capital allocation and future earnings. Ford’s Success Battered By 615,000 Recall

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently commented on F shares. Zacks Research raised Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $12.00 price target on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Wednesday, February 11th. Barclays upped their price target 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, 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. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Ford Motor presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $13.29.

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.