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Ford Motor
(NYSE:F)
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$14.50
▲(12.67% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/31/26
The score is held back primarily by weak and volatile profitability and high leverage despite solid current cash generation. Technicals are constructive but overbought, and valuation is mixed (attractive dividend yield but negative earnings). The latest earnings call improves the outlook via raised EBIT guidance, but notable commodity/Novelis costs and ongoing EV losses keep risk elevated.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Ford's sizable operating cash flow and positive free cash flow are durable sources of internal funding that support ongoing capex, EV investments and debt servicing. Persistent cash generation helps the company fund Model e buildout, meet liquidity covenants and reduce reliance on external financing over the medium term.
Negative Factors
High leverage
Very large debt and a high debt-to-equity ratio materially constrain balance-sheet flexibility and increase sensitivity to interest rates and cash-flow variability. Elevated leverage amplifies downside risk in a downturn, limits room for shareholder returns, and tightens the margin for execution errors on costly projects.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Ford's sizable operating cash flow and positive free cash flow are durable sources of internal funding that support ongoing capex, EV investments and debt servicing. Persistent cash generation helps the company fund Model e buildout, meet liquidity covenants and reduce reliance on external financing over the medium term.
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Ford Motor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Ford Motor (F) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$56.54B
Dividend Yield5.64%
Average Volume (3M)50.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.03
Revenue Growth3.82%
EPS Growth-209.77%
CountryUS
Employees170,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.54
Shares Outstanding3,913,840,600
10 Day Avg. Volume43,068,801
30 Day Avg. Volume50,402,627
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.28
P/FCF Ratio4.19
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.46Price Target Upside12.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)1.67
Revenue Forecast (FY)$185.39B
Ford Motor Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive giant, engaged in the design, production, and servicing of a broad spectrum of vehicles. Its product line encompasses Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, and sport utility vehicles, in addition to luxur...
How the Company Makes Money
Ford makes money primarily by selling vehicles and vehicle-related products and services, and by earning financing-related income through its captive finance operations.
1) Vehicle sales (wholesale/retail economics): Ford generates automotive rev...
Ford Motor Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 28, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call communicated a cautiously positive tone: strong Q1 revenue and adjusted EBIT, a raised full-year adjusted EBIT outlook, solid segment results (notably Ford Pro and Ford Blue), robust liquidity, and clear multi-year growth plans driven by software, services and the UEV/energy investments. However, material near-term headwinds remain — notably commodity cost increases (especially aluminum), substantial one-time Novelis-related expenses, ongoing Model e losses and Q1 free cash flow usage — and several favorable Q1 items were timing or one-offs. Management emphasized operational fixes, contingency plans for Novelis, and durable service/software revenue growth, which underpin the guidance raise but leave sensitivity to commodity and geopolitical volatility.Positive Updates
Strong Top-Line and Adjusted EBIT
Q1 revenue of $43.3 billion (company-wide) with adjusted EBIT of $3.5 billion (or $2.2 billion excluding a $1.3 billion one-time IEEPA tariff benefit). Global revenue grew over 6% year-over-year despite a nearly 4% decline in volume.
Negative Updates
Commodity Headwinds and Higher Aluminum Costs
Company now expects commodity headwinds of just above $2 billion for the year (about $1 billion higher than prior estimate), largely due to higher aluminum pricing from global supply constraints; guidance assumes current forward curves remain in place.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Top-Line and Adjusted EBIT
Q1 revenue of $43.3 billion (company-wide) with adjusted EBIT of $3.5 billion (or $2.2 billion excluding a $1.3 billion one-time IEEPA tariff benefit). Global revenue grew over 6% year-over-year despite a nearly 4% decline in volume.
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Company Guidance
Ford raised full‑year company adjusted EBIT guidance to $8.5–$10.5 billion, and expects adjusted free cash flow of $5–$6 billion with capital expenditures of $9.5–$10.5 billion (including $1.5 billion for Ford Energy); segment outlooks are Ford Pro EBIT $6.5–$7.5 billion, Ford Blue $4.5–$5.0 billion (up $0.5B), Model e losses $4.0–$4.5 billion, and Ford Credit EBT about $2.5 billion. Assumptions include a U.S. SAAR of 16.0–16.5 million and flat industry pricing; Q1 results included $3.5 billion adjusted EBIT ($2.2B ex a $1.3B IEEPA tariff benefit), Ford Pro Q1 EBIT $1.7B, Ford Blue $1.9B, Model e loss $777M (Gen‑1 losses improved ~35%), Ford Credit EBT $783M (up $200M), and 879,000 paid software subscriptions (up 30% YoY). Management expects a $1.0B Novelis‑related EBIT improvement (weighted to H2) net of $1.5–$2.0B of one‑time alternative aluminum costs, is targeting another >$1.0B of material and warranty cost improvements this year, but now assumes commodity headwinds of just above $2.0B (about $1.0B higher than prior) and ongoing tariffs of ~ $1.0B run‑rate; balance sheet: $22B cash and >$43B liquidity; Q2 dividend $0.15/share; guidance excludes the potential impact of a sustained Middle East conflict or a significant U.S. downturn.Ford Motor Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
42
Neutral
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 189.86B | 187.27B | 184.99B | 176.19B | 158.06B | 136.34B |
| Gross Profit | 17.42B | 22.81B | 23.41B | 24.31B | 25.10B | 24.55B |
| EBITDA | 727.00M | -4.58B | 14.21B | 11.79B | 4.74B | 25.54B |
| Net Income | -6.11B | -8.18B | 5.88B | 4.35B | -1.98B | 17.94B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 282.43B | 289.16B | 285.20B | 273.31B | 255.88B | 257.04B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 30.49B | 38.49B | 38.35B | 40.17B | 44.07B | 49.59B |
| Total Debt | 157.13B | 167.57B | 160.86B | 151.11B | 140.47B | 139.49B |
| Total Liabilities | 244.95B | 253.18B | 240.34B | 230.51B | 212.72B | 208.41B |
| Stockholders Equity | 37.45B | 35.95B | 44.84B | 42.77B | 43.24B | 48.52B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 9.55B | 12.47B | 6.74B | 6.68B | -13.00M | 9.56B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 18.92B | 21.28B | 15.42B | 14.92B | 6.85B | 15.79B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -19.03B | -18.05B | -24.37B | -17.63B | -4.35B | 2.75B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.26B | -3.21B | 7.49B | 2.58B | 2.51B | -23.50B |
Ford Motor Technical Analysis
Positive
12.87
Price Trends
14.17
Positive
13.14
Positive
13.01
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.04
Negative
53.49
Neutral
81.80
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For F, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 12.87 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 13.90, below the 50-day MA of 14.17, and below the 200-day MA of 13.01, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of -0.04 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.49 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 81.80 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for F.
Ford Motor Risk Analysis
Ford Motor disclosed 9 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Ford Motor reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Ford Motor Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 Neutral | $190.55B | 9.82 | 10.10% | 2.57% | 6.73% | -16.97% | |
62 Neutral | $1.47T | 316.42 | 4.79% | ― | 2.25% | -39.81% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | $70.08B | 29.83 | 3.96% | 0.69% | -2.03% | -63.41% | |
55 Neutral | $56.54B | -9.24 | -14.72% | 5.64% | 3.82% | -209.77% | |
55 Neutral | $37.35B | -14.23 | -3.53% | 4.19% | 1.63% | -158.78% | |
46 Neutral | $13.19B | -47.76 | -2.49% | ― | -23.38% | -123.25% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
F
Ford Motor
14.23
3.45
32.03%
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23.34
44.27%
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Ford Motor Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ford Highlights Q2 2026 U.S. Vehicle Sales Disclosure
Neutral
Jul 2, 2026
Ford Motor Co. reported its U.S. vehicle sales for the second quarter of 2026 in a news release dated July 2, 2026, formally filing the release as part of its corporate disclosure. The filing underscores the importance of quarterly U.S. sales data...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Ford exits BlueOval SK, assumes DOE-backed battery loan
Neutral
May 21, 2026
On May 20, 2026, Ford completed the previously announced disposition of its interest in BlueOval SK, the EV battery joint venture formed with SK On and SK Battery America to build plants in Tennessee and Kentucky, resulting in the redemption of Fo...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Ford Shareholders Back Leadership, Maintain Governance Structure
Positive
May 19, 2026
At its May 14, 2026 annual meeting, Ford Motor shareholders re-elected the full slate of director nominees, including Executive Chair William Clay Ford Jr., CEO James D. Farley Jr., and several members of the Ford family and independent directors....
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