Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Sells 84,682 Shares of Ford Motor Company $F

Key Points

• Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management reduced its Ford stake by 18.1%, selling 84,682 shares during the second quarter and retaining 383,081 shares valued at approximately $5.3 million. Institutional investors collectively own 58.74% of Ford.
• Ford beat quarterly expectations with earnings per share of $0.42 versus the $0.33 consensus and revenue of $48.30 billion, although revenue declined 3.8% year over year and the company posted a negative net margin.
• Ford paid a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, equivalent to a 4.2% annualized yield. Analysts remain mixed, with a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $15.68.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. decreased its stake in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F - Free Report) by 18.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 383,081 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock after selling 84,682 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.'s holdings in Ford Motor were worth $5,325,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in Ford Motor during the 1st quarter valued at $304,000. Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 41.6% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 147,760 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $1,482,000 after acquiring an additional 43,385 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the second quarter valued at about $172,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 26.3% during the second quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 267,895 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock valued at $2,907,000 after purchasing an additional 55,741 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina lifted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 1.5% during the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 1,823,614 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock valued at $19,786,000 after purchasing an additional 26,526 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 58.74% of the company's stock.

Ford Motor Stock Up 1.8%

F opened at $14.40 on Friday. Ford Motor Company has a twelve month low of $11.11 and a twelve month high of $17.78. The company's 50-day moving average price is $14.09 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $13.52. The stock has a market cap of $57.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.70, a PEG ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.83. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $48.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $47.24 billion. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.93% and a positive return on equity of 17.23%. Ford Motor's quarterly revenue was down 3.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.37 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Ford Motor Company will post 1.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 11th were given a $0.15 dividend. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, August 11th. Ford Motor's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -32.09%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Ford Motor from $10.00 to $11.00 and gave the stock an "underweight" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. DZ Bank upgraded Ford Motor from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating and set a $16.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Citigroup raised Ford Motor from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating and upped their target price for the company from $19.00 to $20.00 in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased 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. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $17.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Monday, June 8th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Ford Motor currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $15.68.

Key Headlines Impacting Ford Motor

Here are the key news stories impacting Ford Motor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Ford is ramping up F-Series pickup production after supplier fires constrained aluminum-related output. Restocking dealer inventories could support future deliveries and revenue, although August sales still fell 10.3%. Ford continues ramping up pickup truck production as sales fall 10.3%
• Positive Sentiment: Ford is exploring sales of Ranger pickup trucks to NATO militaries, including potentially armored and specialized versions. Winning multi-country defense contracts could diversify Ford’s customer base and create a new fleet-sales opportunity. Ford Motor Eyes NATO Ranger Military Sales
• Positive Sentiment: The auto industry is urging Congress to prohibit Chinese vehicles from entering the U.S. market. Such legislation, if enacted, could reduce competitive pressure on Ford in the domestic market, though the timing and final provisions remain uncertain. Automakers urge Congress to quickly pass law banning Chinese cars
• Neutral Sentiment: Ford reportedly expects its approximately $30,000 Fathom electric truck to sell more than 100,000 units in its first year. The target highlights an opportunity to improve EV affordability and scale, but also creates meaningful execution risk amid weak EV demand. Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Sets Ambitious Goal
• Negative Sentiment: Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles from the 2024–2026 model years because wiring-harness ground connections may fracture, potentially causing loss of drive power and disabling critical vehicle functions. The recall adds cost, liability and reputational risk. What's Behind Ford's Recall of Nearly 149K Mustang Vehicles?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts describe Ford’s outlook as balanced: F-Series production is recovering, but weak U.S. sales, declining EV demand and rising costs could limit earnings momentum. Is Ford Stock Worth Buying Now As F-Series Production Rebounds?
• Negative Sentiment: New Canadian tariffs on vehicles made in Canada could directly increase Ford’s costs and pressure margins, adding to broader trade and pricing uncertainty. Ford and GM Will Have to Pay Tariffs on Cars Made in Canada

Ford Motor 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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