Ford's $5 billion "bet" on its next generation of all-electric vehicles will feature a budding technology that Tesla commercialized in the U.S. with its Cybertruck. Ford said the system, known as 48-volt electrical architecture, will help it lower the cost of EVs, making them more comparable to gas-powered vehicles.
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GBOOY, WASH and F made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on February 16th, 2026.
Amid regulatory changes and cooling demand, companies are taking big losses and making moves to reduce electric-vehicle capacity.
Ford delivered decent Q4 results, driven by robust demand for ICE vehicles. Despite an $8.2B 2025 GAAP loss from the EV pivot and restructuring, Ford's 2026 guidance signals significant profitability growth. Ford targets $8–10B adjusted EBIT and $5.0–6B free cash flow in FY 2026, up from $6.8B and $3.5B in FY 2025, respectively.
The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.
CEO Jim Farley previously announced strategic shift toward hybrids and $30K EV platform after taking $19.5B charge.
Ford's CEO says American customers "have spoken" after the automaker released a slate of large EVs to lackluster sales. Ford reported $4.8 billion in annual losses for its EV division.
Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley told employees in a town hall Wednesday that companywide bonuses would be set to 130%, according to four people familiar with the matter, as the automaker delivered on its goal to improve vehicle quality.
F's Q4 EPS of 13 cents misses estimates as revenues fall 4.8% Y/Y, with weakness in Blue and Pro segments despite solid Ford Credit gains.