Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Ford Motor (F). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Ford (NYSE: F) has spent over a century building trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles that define American roads.
Ford (NYSE: F) shareholders received excellent news by the morning of March 19 as the company's annual dividend yield crossed above 5%, potentially making the stock a more attractive buy than ever.
The latest trading day saw Ford Motor Company (F) settling at $11.94, representing a +1.96% change from its previous close.
F approves a modest buyback of up to 31.7M shares to offset dilution from stock compensation and convertible notes, reinforcing shareholder value focus.
F is driving SaaS growth via Ford Pro/Ford Pro AI and the energy storage with a $1.5B capex in FY2026, with the aim of delivering higher-margin/new growth opportunities. These strategies enhance the company's long-term growth prospects and resilience beyond the cyclical automotive sales, as they also hint at mass-market EV models in FY2027. FY2025 is a trough year as F guides outsized FY2026 adj EBIT/FCF, with the latter signaling the safety of its dividend investment thesis despite the outsized FY2026 capex.
Ford announced another significant recall, adding to the record number of safety issues it had last year. The company's profit trajectory doesn't exhibit economies of scale, which can be blamed on the challenging industry backdrop.
For investors nervous about Ford's potential lateral move into EREVs with the F-150 Lightning, this should help calm the anxiety.
Summary: Ford (F) recently announced another recall; this time recalling over 83,000 vehicles.
Ford canceled or postponed much of its big plan for electric vehicles, but not all. Ford still expects to bring a range of affordable EVs to market, starting with a new $30,000 pickup truck next year.
Ford Motor (F) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
F embeds AI across design, engineering and sales, using decades of data, generative tools and Ford Pro AI to speed simulations, aid support and optimize fleets.