Ford Motor Company
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About Ford Motor Company
Automobiles
Company profile
- IPO date
- Mar 7, 1956
- Website
- www.ford.com
Consumer Discretionary peers
How F compares to other large companies in the same sector.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
 AMZN Amazon.com Inc. | $238.40 | +2.03% | $2.56T | 32.95 |
 TSLA Tesla Inc. | $348.97 | +0.97% | $1.31T | 345.13 |
 HD Home Depot Inc. | $337.36 | -0.65% | $335.99B | 23.74 |
 MCD McDonald's Corporation | $305.70 | -1.24% | $217.15B | 25.36 |
 SBUX Starbucks Corporation | $96.62 | -0.31% | $110.06B | 80.39 |
Wall Street analyst ratings
DollarScout analysis
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Bull case
Ford Motor Company has a significant competitive moat with its strong brand recognition and popular vehicle lines like the F-Series trucks, which are consistently top-sellers in the U.S. The company's commitment to transitioning towards electric vehicles is evident with models like the Mustang Mach-E and their strategic investment in building EV infrastructure. This positions Ford well in an evolving market where EV adoption is growing. Ford's valuation, with a market cap of $48.39B, provides room for appreciation, especially if the EV strategy pays off. Additionally, the dividend yield of 6.1766% is quite attractive, offering excellent income potential for shareholders. With Ford's storied history and current innovations, it remains a key player in the automotive sector with promising prospects for growth.
Bear case
Despite its strengths, Ford Motor Company faces significant challenges. Its high beta of 1.7656 indicates volatility that may not sit well with risk-averse investors. The automotive industry is fiercely competitive, with major players like Tesla and emerging EV manufacturers threatening Ford's market share. The company's current price of $12.13 could be pressured if it fails to innovate sufficiently in the EV space. Additionally, macroeconomic conditions impacting consumer discretionary spending could hurt sales. The analyst consensus to 'Hold' suggests that while there's value in the firm, expectations for rapid growth are tempered by these substantial risks.
Who should buy F
Ford is a good fit for long-term dividend investors who are looking for steady income through its generous yield. Investors who believe in Ford's ability to successfully transition to electric vehicles over the next decade should also consider adding it to a diversified portfolio, balancing growth and income.
Key risks
- High volatility as indicated by its beta. - Increasing competition in the electric vehicle market. - Dependence on consumer discretionary spending. - Potential difficulties in executing electric vehicle strategies.
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Recent F news
In early April 2026, Sharrow Engineering announced it had scaled production of its patented Sharrow Propeller by collaborating with Ford Motor’s Advanced Industrial Technology & Platforms team to shift from traditional investment casting to advanced 3D sand-casting, cutting lead times from up to 130 days to about two weeks while preserving precision. This partnership highlights how Ford’s manufacturing know-how and the Michigan Central innovation ecosystem are being used beyond autos,...
The price war in China is so brutal for automakers, both domestic and foreign; exports are surging as a way for Chinese companies to cope.
U.S. stock markets experienced a significant surge on Wednesday, following a mixed close the previous day. The futures of major benchmark indices climbed as President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire on Iran strikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 2.85% to 47,909.92, while the S&P 500 climbed 2.5% to 6,782.81 and the Nasdaq advanced 2.8% to 22,634.99. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors through the day. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)
The Iran conflict has thrown much uncertainty into global automaker investments, including Ferrari.
Ford Motor and GE Aerospace are using artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and margins, highlighting why manufacturing companies may be less vulnerable to AI disruption than software firms.
First-quarter sales for U.S. automakers were rough, but Ford had one significant decline that could be costly.
Oil crashed 13% weekly on Iran ceasefire hopes before tensions reignited. Inflation spiked, gas prices surged, and U.S. consumer confidence hit a record low as markets rallied.
Ford Motor will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a double-digit bottom-line growth.
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