Ford
About: Ford Motor Co. manufactures automobiles under its Ford and Lincoln brands. In March 2022, the company announced that it will run its combustion engine business, Ford Blue, and its BEV business, Ford Model e, as separate businesses but still all under Ford Motor. The company has nearly 13% market share in the United States, about 10% share in the UK, and under 2% share in China including unconsolidated affiliates. Sales in the US made up about 68% of 2024 total company revenue. Ford has about 171,000 employees, including about 56,500 UAW employees, and is based in Dearborn, Michigan.
Employees: 171,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
32% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 204 | Existing positions closed: 155
14% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 7 [Q3] → 8 (+1) [Q4]
3.3% more ownership
Funds ownership: 54.21% [Q3] → 57.51% (+3.3%) [Q4]
2% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $22.4B [Q3] → $22.9B (+$515M) [Q4]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,598 [Q3] → 1,568 (-30) [Q4]
31% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 486 | Existing positions reduced: 709
39% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $842M | Put options by funds: $1.38B
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$8
14%
downside
Avg. target
$10.79
16%
upside
High target
$15.50
67%
upside
7 analyst ratings
2 positive
29%
3 neutral
43%
2 negative
29%
Evercore ISI Group Chris McNally 38% 1-year accuracy 3 / 8 met price target | 8%upside $10 | In-Line Maintained | 10 Feb 2025 |
JP Morgan Ryan Brinkman 42% 1-year accuracy 15 / 36 met price target | 40%upside $13 | Overweight Maintained | 7 Feb 2025 |
RBC Capital Tom Narayan 69% 1-year accuracy 20 / 29 met price target | 3%downside $9 | Sector Perform Maintained | 6 Feb 2025 |
Wells Fargo Colin Langan 28% 1-year accuracy 10 / 36 met price target | 14%downside $8 | Underweight Maintained | 6 Feb 2025 |
B of A Securities John Murphy 51% 1-year accuracy 21 / 41 met price target | 67%upside $15.50 | Buy Maintained | 6 Feb 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 118 articles about F published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
21 hours ago
Ford Motor Company (F) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Ford Motor (F). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Negative
Reuters
1 day ago
Ford to recall over 240,000 vehicles in US over potential seat belt issues
Ford Motor is recalling 240,510 vehicles in the U.S. over potential seat belt issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
Lincoln Electric Elects N. Joy Falotico to Its Board of Directors
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #LEA--Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., (Nasdaq: LECO) today announced that N. Joy Falotico, former President of The Lincoln Motor Company, a division of Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), has been elected to Lincoln Electric's Board of Directors, effective February 19, 2025. She will serve as a member of the Audit and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Ms. Falotico's appointment expands Lincoln Electric's Board to 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent, non-e.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 days ago
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Announces an Investigation Against Ford Motor Company (F) and Encourages Investors to Learn More About the Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Ford Motor Company ("Ford" or "the Company") (NYSE: F). Investors who purchased Ford securities prior to October 28, 2021, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/F.
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
2 days ago
Ford Has Too Many Cars
A new survey by Cox Automotive that covers the supply of cars by brand shows Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) has a huge inventory based on an industry yardstick. Often, this is a sign of low demand.
Negative
Reuters
3 days ago
Exclusive: Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost performance
About half the middle managers at Ford Motor will not get stock bonuses this year in what is seen internally as CEO Jim Farley's latest attempt to cut the automaker's bloated costs, according to six people familiar with the matter.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
Big Happy Welcomes Ad Tech Veteran Neil Ford as Head of Sales for Midwest and West Coast Amid Record-Breaking Growth
NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Big Happy, the leader in high-impact mobile advertising, announced today that Neil Ford has joined the company as Head of Sales, Midwest and West Coast. A highly respected figure in the advertising industry, Ford brings a wealth of expertise from his roles as SVP of Brand Partnerships and Enterprise Partnerships at Innovid and VP of Sales at GumGum, where he spearheaded Central and Canadian sales. His appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Big Happy continues its trajectory of 120%+ year-over-year growth, driven by its commitment to combining cutting-edge creative with deep measurable integrations and best-in-class client service. Following a year of strategic investment, rapid team expansion, and industry-defining innovation, Ford's leadership will be instrumental in expanding its footprint across key markets, reinforcing its position as the go-to mobile platform for brands looking to deliver engaging, results-driven ad experiences. “I am thrilled to join Big Happy at such an exciting time,” said Ford. “The company's rapid growth and dynamic culture are truly inspiring, and I'm eager to help drive even more success. Our focus is clear—creating beautiful, high-performing mobile ads at speed, making brands happier with every campaign.” Jonathan Frohlinger, CEO and Founder of Big Happy, underscored the significance of Ford's arrival: “Our mission to become the largest mobile platform for brands in North America has never been more real. Neil is exactly the type of leader we need to rapidly accelerate our expansion in the Midwest and West and bring business results to our clients across the country. His expertise, relationships, and passion for innovation will be invaluable as we help more brands unlock the full potential of Big Happy's platform.” About Big Happy: Big Happy is the Ad Tech leader in high-impact mobile ads—by combining cutting-edge creative with unmatched service, deep industry integrations, and a relentless focus on client success, they're reimagining what mobile advertising should be. Big Happy was the winner of the Martech Mobile Marketing Innovation For press inquiries, please contact:Meagan Solano meagan@bighappy.co
Neutral
Accesswire
5 days ago
Ford Motor Company (F) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Shareholders to Contact the Firm to Learn More About the Investigation
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2025 / Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Ford Motor Company ("Ford" or "the Company") (NYSE: F). Investors who purchased Ford securities prior to October 28, 2021, and continue to hold to the present, are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm's site: bgandg.com/F.
Negative
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
Huge Sell-Off Has Cut Ford Shares by Half
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) shares sold for about $25 apiece in early 2022.
Negative
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
Holding $75K in cash—is it time to invest in Tesla or Ford?
Stock markets took a tumble earlier this year, giving up much of their gains from November, when removal of uncertainty as to the next resident of the White House helped allow stocks to rise.
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