Last year, Ford wrote down its EV program by $19.5 billion as part of a massive corporate restructuring charge. It is pivoting from EV batteries to manufacturing battery energy storage systems to meet data center needs.
Ford remains a "Buy," supported by strong Q1 results, robust free cash flow, and a 4.25% dividend yield. Q2 guidance is upbeat, with adjusted EBIT raised to $8.5–$10.5 billion for FY 2026, reflecting cost reductions and high demand. Valuation is compelling: $1.75 normalized EPS and a 10x P/E yield a $17.50 price target, with technicals showing strong support near $13.
Ford (NYSE: F | F Price Prediction) recalls this year have topped 1.2 million vehicles.
Ford offers a compelling 4.29% dividend yield as its share price consolidates, presenting an attractive entry for income investors. F raised full-year profit guidance after a Q1 beat, with strong cash flow coverage and recurring high-margin software revenue growth supporting dividend durability. Ford's valuation is undemanding, trading at less than 9x 2026 earnings, with EPS expected to grow at least 12% annually through 2028.
The automotive industry's increasingly complex vehicles improved in overall quality during the past year, with Ford Motor taking the top initial quality award among mass market brands, according to data from J.D. Power.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Ford Motor Company (F) stood at $13.84, denoting a -1.14% move from the preceding trading day.
Canadian auto union Unifor began negotiations with Ford Motor on Monday, commencing talks on new contracts with the so-called Detroit Three of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to try to improve pay, job security and benefits for its nearly 19,000 members at those companies.
F's stronger earnings outlook, pricing discipline and Ford Pro growth give it an edge over STLA, whose long-term plans face near-term headwinds.
Ford announced a new energy storage business this year, and investors loved the idea. General Motors announced last week it is looking into energy storage as well.
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Ford Motor Company (F) closed the most recent trading day at $14.41, moving 2.44% from the previous trading session.