Ford Motor (F)
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
$13.00
▲(1.01% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/16/26
The score is primarily constrained by weaker financial performance quality—especially high leverage and volatile profitability—despite strong recent cash flow. The earnings call adds moderate support via improved 2026 EBIT/FCF guidance, but sizable EV losses, restructuring charges, and timing/execution risks temper optimism. Technicals and valuation are mixed, with only modest dividend support and no clear trend confirmation.
Positive Factors
Consistent cash generation
Sustained positive operating cash flow and strong free cash flow in 2025 provide durable liquidity to fund capex, EV investment, and working capital without relying solely on external financing. This improves resilience versus cyclical revenue swings and supports multi-year strategic plans.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
A high debt load relative to equity limits financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to interest rates and credit markets. Large absolute debt requires ongoing cash generation for servicing and constrains optionality for incremental strategic spending or cushioning against prolonged industry downturns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent cash generation
Sustained positive operating cash flow and strong free cash flow in 2025 provide durable liquidity to fund capex, EV investment, and working capital without relying solely on external financing. This improves resilience versus cyclical revenue swings and supports multi-year strategic plans.
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Ford Motor (F) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$49.83B
Dividend Yield5.64%
Average Volume (3M)44.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.95
Revenue Growth1.23%
EPS Growth-228.90%
CountryUS
Employees170,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding3,918,623,000
10 Day Avg. Volume39,138,459
30 Day Avg. Volume44,904,322
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 Cap3.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.78
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.79Price Target Upside7.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$188.86B
Ford Motor Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services a range of Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, sport utility vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro; Ford Next; and Ford Cre...
How the Company Makes Money
Ford primarily makes money through (1) selling vehicles and related products and (2) providing financing and other financial services tied to vehicle sales.
1) Vehicle and parts revenue (Automotive)
- Wholesale and retail vehicle sales: Ford gene...
Ford Motor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Wholesale Vehicles Sales
Tracks the number of vehicles sold to dealerships, indicating production levels and demand from retailers.
Tracks the number of vehicles sold to dealerships, indicating production levels and demand from retailers.
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The FlyFord Motor Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 10, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a balanced picture: clear operational improvements, strong cash/liquidity, durable Ford Pro and truck strength, and an increased 2026 EBIT and free cash flow outlook are meaningful positives. Offsetting these are material near‑term headwinds from Novelis, tariff timing, sizable Model e losses and restructuring charges, higher commodity and capex requirements, and regulatory uncertainty in Europe. Management emphasizes capital discipline, cost reductions and a refocused EV/product strategy, but several one‑time costs and execution/timing risks remain.Positive Updates
Full-Year Revenue and Profitability
Reported full-year revenue of $187 billion and generated $6.8 billion of adjusted EBIT for 2025 (company). Management said underlying earnings power is accelerating and guided 2026 company adjusted EBIT of $8.0–$10.0 billion.
Negative Updates
Novelis Fires and Aluminum Supply Disruption
Novelis plant fires produced a ~$2.0 billion headwind in 2025 (production losses and tariffs). 2026 will include 1.5–$2.0 billion of temporary costs (tariffs, premium freight) to ensure supply continuity; net YoY Novelis improvement expected ~ $1.0 billion, but recovery is back‑half weighted. Lost ~100k units in 2025 with planned recovery of ~50–60k units in 2026.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Full-Year Revenue and Profitability
Reported full-year revenue of $187 billion and generated $6.8 billion of adjusted EBIT for 2025 (company). Management said underlying earnings power is accelerating and guided 2026 company adjusted EBIT of $8.0–$10.0 billion.
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Company Guidance
Ford’s 2026 guidance calls for company adjusted EBIT of $8.0–$10.0 billion, adjusted free cash flow of $5.0–$6.0 billion, and capital expenditures of $9.5–$10.5 billion (including roughly $1.5 billion for Ford Energy); the company assumes a U.S. SAAR of 16.0–16.5 million with flat industry pricing. Segment outlooks: Ford Pro EBIT $6.5–$7.5 billion; Ford Model e losses $4.0–$4.5 billion (including ~ $1.6B Gen‑1 improvement, ~ $600M higher Gen‑2 costs and ~ $400M Ford Energy startup costs); Ford Blue EBIT $4.0–$4.5 billion; Ford Credit EBT ~ $2.5 billion. Ford expects ~ $7 billion of charges in 2026–2027 related to the EV portfolio/BOSC disposition (cash spend up to ~$5.5B, mostly in 2026), tariff costs to be ~ $1 billion lower year‑over‑year, Novelis to drive about a $1 billion YoY improvement but with $1.5–$2.0 billion of temporary Novelis‑related costs while mill capacity is restored (mill restart targeted May–Sept; ~50–60k unit recovery), Q1 EBIT roughly flat sequentially with normalization in Q2 and underlying run‑rate in H2, and high‑margin software and physical services profit growth of ~6.5%.Ford Motor Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 187.27B | 184.99B | 176.19B | 158.06B | 136.34B |
| Gross Profit | 22.81B | 23.41B | 24.31B | 25.10B | 24.55B |
| EBITDA | 8.53B | 10.96B | 11.90B | 12.90B | 10.99B |
| Net Income | -8.18B | 5.88B | 4.35B | -1.98B | 17.94B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 289.16B | 285.20B | 273.31B | 255.88B | 257.04B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 38.49B | 38.35B | 40.17B | 44.07B | 49.59B |
| Total Debt | 167.57B | 160.86B | 151.11B | 140.47B | 139.49B |
| Total Liabilities | 253.18B | 240.34B | 230.51B | 212.72B | 208.41B |
| Stockholders Equity | 35.95B | 44.84B | 42.77B | 43.24B | 48.52B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 12.47B | 6.74B | 6.68B | -13.00M | 9.56B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 21.28B | 15.42B | 14.92B | 6.85B | 15.79B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -18.05B | -24.37B | -17.63B | -4.35B | 2.75B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.21B | 7.49B | 2.58B | 2.51B | -23.50B |
Ford Motor Technical Analysis
Positive
12.87
Price Trends
12.63
Positive
12.99
Negative
12.32
Positive
Market Momentum
0.06
Negative
61.80
Neutral
88.11
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 above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 11.92, above the 50-day MA of 12.63, and above the 200-day MA of 12.32, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.06 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 88.11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 Neutral | $250.47B | 8.55 | 9.96% | 2.57% | 9.27% | -25.00% | |
62 Neutral | $1.42T | 612.14 | 4.83% | ― | 2.25% | -39.81% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
59 Neutral | $31.53B | 9.64 | 4.09% | 4.19% | -0.71% | -42.42% | |
58 Neutral | $70.47B | 6.52 | 4.18% | 0.69% | -1.29% | -49.96% | |
56 Neutral | $18.16B | 109.05 | 1.55% | ― | -22.18% | -86.28% | |
51 Neutral | $49.83B | -6.38 | -18.91% | 5.64% | 1.23% | -228.90% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
F
Ford Motor
12.40
2.75
28.44%
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Ford Motor Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Ford Motor Announces Departure of Chief EV and Digital Officer
Negative
Apr 15, 2026
Ford Motor Co. said on April 15, 2026, that J. Douglas Field, its Chief EV, Digital, and Design Officer, has elected to leave the company next month following a transition period. His departure removes a senior executive overseeing electric vehicl...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Ford Extends Major Revolving Credit Facilities and Liquidity
Positive
Apr 15, 2026
On April 15, 2026, Ford Motor Company amended four major syndicated credit facilities, extending maturities on a total of $13.5 billion in core revolving commitments from 2028 to 2029 and from 2030 to 2031, while keeping the facilities unsecured a...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ford Motor Reports First-Quarter 2026 U.S. Vehicle Sales
Neutral
Apr 2, 2026
On April 2, 2026, Ford Motor Co. issued a news release detailing its U.S. vehicle sales performance for the first quarter of 2026, providing an update on how its models and brands fared in the domestic market. The filing of this sales release as p...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Ford Launches Anti-Dilutive Share Repurchase Authorization
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
Ford Motor Company has launched an anti-dilutive share repurchase program authorizing the buyback of up to 31.7 million shares of its common stock, aiming to offset dilution from share-based compensation expected to be granted in 2026 and from sha...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Ford projects 2025 pension remeasurement loss, funding stable
Negative
Jan 29, 2026
Ford Motor Company disclosed that, under its mark-to-market accounting for pension and other postretirement employee benefits, it expects to recognize a pre-tax remeasurement loss of about $0.6 billion in its fourth-quarter 2025 results, split eve...
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