Wed Mar 26 21:20:00 UTC 2025: **Ford Stock Dips Despite Market Gains; Zacks Ranks F a “Strong Sell”**

NEW YORK, NY – Ford Motor Company (F) closed at $10.29 on Thursday, a slight 0.39% increase, outperforming the Dow’s minimal gains but lagging behind the Nasdaq’s stronger performance. While the stock saw a 9.63% monthly gain, exceeding the underperforming Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, Zacks Equity Research issued a negative outlook.

The research firm projects a significant drop in Ford’s upcoming earnings. The consensus estimate anticipates a 104.08% year-over-year decline in earnings per share (EPS) to -$0.02 and a 12.5% decrease in revenue to $34.91 billion. Annual projections also show declines of -27.72% in EPS and -3.9% in revenue.

Based on recent downward revisions to analyst estimates, Zacks assigned Ford a #5 (Strong Sell) ranking within its proprietary Zacks Rank system. While Ford’s forward P/E ratio of 7.68 is lower than its industry average, the negative EPS projections and the downward trend in analyst estimates contributed to the negative rating. The Automotive – Domestic industry, part of the poorly performing Auto-Tires-Trucks sector (ranked in the bottom 17%), further supports this assessment.

Zacks emphasizes that its ranking system, which incorporates estimate revisions, has a historically strong track record. However, investors are advised to utilize Zacks.com for further detailed analysis and updated information.

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