Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. Invests $476,000 in Ford Motor Company $F

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. bought a new position in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 36,276 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $476,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 2.4% in the 4th quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 4,345,131 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $57,008,000 after buying an additional 103,423 shares during the last quarter. Caprock Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $893,000. Versor Investments LP purchased a new position in shares of Ford Motor in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $2,187,000. Quantbot Technologies LP boosted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 91.6% in the 3rd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 179,619 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $2,148,000 after buying an additional 85,848 shares during the last quarter. Finally, National Pension Service boosted its stake in shares of Ford Motor by 6.7% in the 3rd quarter. National Pension Service now owns 8,099,060 shares of the auto manufacturer’s stock worth $96,865,000 after buying an additional 510,426 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Ford Motor

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target on Ford to $20 from $17 and reiterated a buy rating, signaling further upside potential. Benzinga article
• Positive Sentiment: Ford has been identified as a top-ranked momentum stock, which can attract traders looking for recent winners and help extend the rally.
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are increasingly focused on Ford’s battery pivot and new subsidiary, viewing it as a possible multi-year growth driver beyond traditional vehicle sales. Benzinga article
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage comparing Ford with General Motors highlighted how legacy automakers are benefiting from AI-related and battery-storage opportunities, not just new-car sales. Barrons article
• Positive Sentiment: Ford has also been discussed on CNBC’s “Final Trades,” which can reinforce bullish sentiment and keep the stock on traders’ radar. Benzinga article

Ford Motor Trading Up 0.3%

NYSE:F opened at $17.49 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.84. The stock has a market capitalization of $69.70 billion, a PE ratio of -11.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.79. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $12.72 and its 200 day moving average is $13.13. Ford Motor Company has a 12 month low of $9.88 and a 12 month high of $17.78.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.48. Ford Motor had a negative net margin of 3.22% and a positive return on equity of 15.77%. The company had revenue of $43.25 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $42.66 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.14 EPS. Ford Motor’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that Ford Motor Company will post 1.61 earnings per share for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 12th will be issued a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 12th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.4%. Ford Motor’s payout ratio is presently -38.71%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on F shares. Zacks Research downgraded Ford Motor from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $17.00 to $20.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and issued a $13.00 price target on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Friday, May 15th. TD Cowen lowered their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a report on Friday, March 27th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Ford Motor currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.77.

About Ford Motor

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.