DLD Asset Management LP Makes New $299 Million Investment in Ford Motor Company $F

DLD Asset Management LP bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 25,000,000 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $299,000,000. Ford Motor comprises about 1.6% of DLD Asset Management LP’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest holding. DLD Asset Management LP owned 0.63% of Ford Motor at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Corsicana & Co. bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the third quarter worth $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its position in Ford Motor by 86.6% during the 3rd quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 2,333 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 1,083 shares during the last quarter. Capital A Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings 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 worth $27,000 after buying an additional 2,279 shares during the period. Country Trust Bank acquired a new position in Ford Motor during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 2nd quarter valued at about $30,000. 58.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Ford Motor News

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

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on F. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Ford Motor from $11.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Bank of America started coverage on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Wednesday, March 4th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $17.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective 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. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.29.

Ford Motor Stock Performance

Shares of Ford Motor stock opened at $12.13 on Monday. Ford Motor Company has a one year low of $8.44 and a one year high of $14.80. The firm has a market capitalization of $48.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.89, a PEG ratio of 0.28 and a beta of 1.65. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $13.68 and a 200 day simple moving average of $12.93. 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 issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 company had revenue of $45.89 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $41.78 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.39 EPS. Ford Motor’s quarterly revenue was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, research analysts anticipate that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

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

Insider Transactions at Ford Motor

In related news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. acquired 140,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider directly 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 legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.48% of the company’s stock.

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.