AXQ Capital LP Buys Shares of 46,551 Ford Motor Company $F

AXQ Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 46,551 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $557,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Ford Motor in the second quarter valued at approximately $405,328,000. Marshall Wace LLP raised its position in shares of Ford Motor by 712.7% during the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 19,572,437 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $212,361,000 after acquiring an additional 17,164,234 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 17.9% in the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 103,784,031 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,122,434,000 after purchasing an additional 15,748,694 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 32.7% in the 2nd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 29,342,420 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock valued at $318,365,000 after purchasing an additional 7,238,424 shares during the period. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Ford Motor by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 467,617,755 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $5,592,708,000 after purchasing an additional 5,371,758 shares during the last quarter. 58.74% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

F has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Ford Motor from $14.00 to $15.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Evercore upped their price target on Ford Motor from $12.00 to $14.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and issued a $12.00 price target on shares of Ford Motor in a research report on Wednesday, February 11th. Piper Sandler raised shares of Ford Motor from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $11.00 to $16.00 in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Ford Motor from a “buy” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, February 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $13.02.

Key Stories Impacting Ford Motor

Here are the key news stories impacting Ford Motor this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Insider purchase: William Clay Ford Jr. bought 140,000 shares at ~$13.82, increasing his stake ~3.7% — a classic insider-confidence signal that can support sentiment and suggests management believes current levels are attractive. Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Insider Acquires 140,000 Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Energy business scaling: Analyst note highlights Ford building an Energy unit (LFP battery tech) targeting ~20 GWh capacity from 2027 to diversify revenue and reduce exposure to auto cycles — this could smooth earnings and lift long‑term valuation if execution hits targets. Would Ford’s Energy Business Help It Reduce Auto Cycle Risks?
• Positive Sentiment: Margin target strategy: Analysts discuss Ford’s plan to reach an 8% adjusted EBIT margin by 2029, citing expected back‑half 2026 strength, easing aluminum costs and tighter capital allocation — if credible, this supports margin expansion expectations. Is Ford on Track to Achieve Its Adjusted EBIT Target by 2029?
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer comparison: A Zacks piece revisits Ford vs GM amid slowing EV sales and tariff concerns — useful for relative valuation but not an immediate catalyst. General Motors or Ford: Which Auto Biggie is a Better Buy Now?
• Negative Sentiment: Large recall: Ford will recall ~412,774 2017–2019 Explorer SUVs for rear suspension toe‑link fractures that can cause loss of steering control. NHTSA involvement raises regulatory scrutiny — the recall could produce near‑term repair/warranty costs, logistic/headline risk and pressure shares until cost/disruption is quantified. Ford to recall about 413,000 US vehicles over rear suspension toe links fractures, NHTSA says

Insider Activity at Ford Motor

In related news, insider William Clay Ford, Jr. acquired 140,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $13.82 per share, with a total value of $1,934,800.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 3,912,600 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $54,072,132. The trade was a 3.71% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.48% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Ford Motor Trading Up 4.0%

NYSE:F opened at $14.18 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, a current ratio of 1.07 and a quick ratio of 0.94. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $13.69 and its 200-day simple moving average is $12.82. Ford Motor Company has a fifty-two week low of $8.44 and a fifty-two week high of $14.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $56.59 billion, a PE ratio of -6.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.33 and a beta of 1.66.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.07. The business 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%.Ford Motor’s revenue for the quarter was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.39 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Ford Motor Company will post 1.47 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -29.13%.

Ford Motor Company Profile

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.