Ford Motor's energy unit said on Monday it has signed a five-year deal to supply up to 20 gigawatt-hours of storage capacity to renewable power developer EDF.
Shares of Ford (NYSE:F | F Price Prediction) are getting hit hard in mid-morning trading on Friday, down 7% intraday and changing hands around $13.50 after closing at $14.48 on Thursday.
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GM, Ford and Stellantis have together cut more than 20,000 U.S. salaried jobs, or 19% of their combined workforces, from recent employment peaks this decade, according to public filings and employment data from the companies. The reasons for the job declines vary by automaker but are generally tied to evolving technological changes in the industry — including the rise of AI.
Ford shares gained more than 6% on Thursday, extending its 13% rise on Wednesday. The moves come as Ford's positioning in the energy storage market has garnered enthusiasm from analysts on Wall Street.
Shares of Ford (NYSE:F | F Price Prediction) are up 8% on Thursday morning, trading near $14.60 after closing yesterday at $13.57.
Shares of Ford Motor (F) rallied sharply on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market as investors reacted positively to analyst commentary surrounding the company's growing energy storage business and its long-term profitability potential. Ford shares climbed as much as 13.15% to $13.56 during trading, making the automaker one of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F | F Price Prediction) are up roughly 7% in Wednesday morning trading, climbing to about $12.82 from a prior close of $11.99.
The automaker's new Ford Energy unit says it will build shipping-container-sized batteries for utilities, data centers and large industry customers in the US.
Ford (NYSE: F | F Price Prediction) CEO Jim Farley has signaled the company's direction: “We need to do a great job as a brand, and as an industry, to make our vehicles more affordable.
F targets steadier profits by growing software and services revenues, with parts and remote repairs helping offset vehicle sales swings.
F posts stronger Q1 EBIT but keeps 2026 cash flow guidance unchanged amid tariff uncertainty and seasonal working capital pressures.