Nykredit A S acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor acquired 952,604 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $13,241,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in F. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Ford Motor in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $674,437,000. SBI Okasan Asset Management Co.Ltd. bought a new stake in Ford Motor during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,769,000. TD Asset Management Inc grew its stake in Ford Motor by 11.0% in the 4th quarter. TD Asset Management Inc now owns 1,908,234 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $25,036,000 after buying an additional 189,310 shares in the last quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 2nd quarter worth $11,492,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio increased its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 22.4% in the 1st quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 2,001,319 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $23,095,000 after buying an additional 366,218 shares during the last quarter. 58.74% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Ford Motor Price Performance
Shares of NYSE:F opened at $14.62 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07. The stock has a market cap of $58.30 billion, a PE ratio of -7.82, a PEG ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 1.83. The company’s fifty day moving average is $14.10 and its 200 day moving average is $13.53. Ford Motor Company has a 52 week low of $11.11 and a 52 week high of $17.78.
Ford Motor Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Investors of record on Tuesday, August 11th were issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 11th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.1%. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio is currently -32.09%.
Ford Motor News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Ford Motor this week:
- Positive Sentiment: New EV truck could expand Ford’s addressable market: Ford is targeting more than 100,000 first-year sales for the approximately $30,000 Fathom electric truck. The affordable model is intended to restart momentum in Ford’s EV business, although the sales goal is ambitious. Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Sets Ambitious Goal: 100,000 Sales in Year One
- Positive Sentiment: Defense opportunities offer a possible new growth avenue: Ford is reportedly bidding with General Dynamics Land Systems and Ricardo for the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s £2 billion Light Mobility Vehicle program. It is also marketing Ranger pickups for potential NATO military contracts, which could diversify revenue beyond traditional consumer vehicles. Ford Motor (F)’s Defence Bid Could Add a New Growth Avenue
- Positive Sentiment: Value appeal remains a support: Zacks highlighted Ford’s value characteristics, while the company’s roughly 5.5% dividend yield may attract income-focused investors. Here’s Why Ford Motor Company Is a Strong Value Stock
- Neutral Sentiment: Core truck production is improving, but the outlook is mixed: F-Series production has rebounded, yet weak U.S. sales, soft EV demand and rising costs continue to limit the bullish case. Automakers’ push for legislation restricting Chinese vehicles could also reduce future competitive pressure in the U.S. market. Is Ford Stock Worth Buying Now As F-Series Production Rebounds?
- Negative Sentiment: Mustang recall raises quality and cost concerns: Ford is recalling approximately 149,000 Mustang vehicles from the 2024–2026 model years because wiring defects could cause loss of drive power and disable key functions. The recall may add repair costs and reinforce concerns about product quality. What’s Behind Ford’s Recall of Nearly 149K Mustang Vehicles?
- Negative Sentiment: Dividend sustainability is under scrutiny: Ford’s high yield reflects investor concern that cyclical earnings, heavy debt and substantial spending needs could pressure the payout during a downturn. Ford’s 5.5% Yield Comes With One Big Warning
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
F has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $16.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $16.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Ford Motor from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen upped their price objective on Ford Motor from $13.00 to $15.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and set a $14.00 price objective on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $15.68.
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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.
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