Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Has $32.40 Million Holdings in Ford Motor Company $F

Key Points

• Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH increased its stake in Ford to 2,464,555 shares—about $32.4 million—a 7.9% rise in Q4, representing roughly 0.06% of the company.
• Ford beat quarterly expectations with $0.13 EPS (vs. $0.06 est.) and $45.89 billion in revenue, but revenue fell 4.8% year-over-year and the company reported a negative net margin (-4.37%).
• Ford declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 (annualized $0.60, 4.8% yield), and insider William Clay Ford Jr. purchased 140,000 shares at $13.82, increasing his holdings to 3,912,600 shares.

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH lifted its stake in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F - Free Report) by 7.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,464,555 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock after buying an additional 179,500 shares during the period. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH owned about 0.06% of Ford Motor worth $32,402,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of F. Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 1st quarter worth approximately $304,000. Empowered Funds LLC raised its holdings 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 buying an additional 43,385 shares in the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $172,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Ford Motor by 26.3% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 267,895 shares of the auto manufacturer's stock worth $2,907,000 after buying an additional 55,741 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its holdings in Ford Motor by 1.5% during the 2nd 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. 58.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Ford Motor Stock Down 1.2%

NYSE F opened at $12.48 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $12.52 and a 200-day moving average of $12.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $49.79 billion, a P/E ratio of -6.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.70. Ford Motor Company has a 52 week low of $9.81 and a 52 week high of $14.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.07.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.06 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $45.89 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $41.78 billion. Ford Motor had a positive return on equity of 10.16% and a negative net margin of 4.37%.The business's revenue for the quarter was down 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.39 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Ford Motor Company will post 1.5 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th were paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.8%. Ford Motor's payout ratio is -29.13%.

Insider Activity at Ford Motor

In related news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. acquired 140,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider directly owned 3,912,600 shares in the company, valued at approximately $54,072,132. This trade represents a 3.71% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.63% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on F shares. HSBC raised their price target on Ford Motor from $9.80 to $12.80 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Ford Motor from $11.00 to $10.00 and set an "underweight" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Barclays raised their price target on Ford Motor from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. TD Cowen dropped their price target on Ford Motor from $15.00 to $14.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised Ford Motor from a "neutral" rating to an "overweight" rating and raised their price target for the company from $11.00 to $16.00 in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $13.66.

About Ford Motor

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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