MFG Wealth Management Inc. Sells 93,277 Shares of Ford Motor Company $F

MFG Wealth Management Inc. decreased its stake in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) by 39.4% during the second quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 143,767 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock after selling 93,277 shares during the period. MFG Wealth Management Inc.’s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $1,998,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter valued at about $674,437,000. Marshall Wace LLP grew its stake in Ford Motor by 81.1% during the third quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 35,438,722 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $423,847,000 after acquiring an additional 15,866,285 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Ford Motor by 610.1% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 11,177,304 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $146,646,000 after acquiring an additional 9,603,267 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in Ford Motor by 26.9% in the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 38,153,383 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $500,572,000 after purchasing an additional 8,086,564 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its holdings in Ford Motor by 458.7% in the 1st quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 9,002,765 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $103,892,000 after purchasing an additional 7,391,361 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Ford Motor Price Performance

F stock opened at $13.98 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $14.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $13.48. The stock has a market cap of $55.77 billion, a PE ratio of -7.48, a P/E/G ratio of 0.28 and a beta of 1.82. Ford Motor Company has a one year low of $11.06 and a one year high of $17.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07, a current ratio of 1.09 and a quick ratio of 0.93.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.09. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.93% and a positive return on equity of 17.23%. The firm had revenue of $48.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $47.24 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.37 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 11th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, August 11th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is currently -32.09%.

Trending Headlines about Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results attracted investor attention. Ford reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $44.9 billion and earnings of $0.42 per share, exceeding analyst expectations. Jim Cramer described the quarter as one of the strongest results among major companies, reinforcing optimism about Ford’s earnings outlook. Jim Cramer Thought Ford Motor Company’s Quarter Was Among The Top Results
• Positive Sentiment: Ford unveiled the Fathom electric pickup with a starting price of $28,350. The midsize truck is scheduled to launch in 2027 and will be the first vehicle built on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Its sub-$30,000 pricing could broaden EV adoption, improve Ford’s competitiveness and demonstrate whether the company can produce electric vehicles more efficiently. Ford’s new EV truck Fathom to be priced starting at about $28,000
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism has improved. Zacks upgraded Ford to Rank #2, or “Buy,” citing improving earnings prospects. The upgrade may support the stock’s recent upward momentum. Ford Motor Upgraded to Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford is reportedly considering a four-door Mustang. The redesign could expand the iconic model’s customer base, but its effect on sales and profitability is uncertain. Ford Plans a New Four-Door Version of Mustang
• Negative Sentiment: Investors remain concerned about Ford’s EV economics. Analysts and commentators question whether the Fathom can avoid the losses associated with the F-150 Lightning and whether its low price will generate acceptable margins. Can Ford’s Sub-$30K Fathom Succeed Where the F-150 Lightning Failed?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have recently commented on F. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. DZ Bank upgraded Ford Motor from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $16.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Bank of America lifted their price objective on Ford Motor from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on Ford Motor from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $14.00 target price on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $15.68.

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.