Mon Mar 31 14:00:00 UTC 2025: **Ford Motor Sees Increased Institutional Investment Amidst Mixed Analyst Ratings**
NEW YORK, NY – Several major institutional investors significantly increased their holdings in Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) during the recent quarter, according to recent SEC filings. Norges Bank, for example, acquired a substantial new position, purchasing 39,119,444 shares valued at approximately $387 million, representing nearly 1% of Ford’s outstanding shares. This significant investment follows similar moves by other firms, including Franklin Resources Inc., NCP Inc., Principal Financial Group Inc., Worldquant Millennium Advisors LLC, and Alberta Investment Management Corp, all of whom increased their stakes. Overall, hedge funds and institutional investors now own 58.74% of Ford’s stock.
Despite this increased institutional interest, Ford’s stock price closed down slightly on Friday at $9.73. While the company recently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, exceeding analyst estimates by $0.04, analyst sentiment remains mixed. While Bank of America maintains a buy rating, other firms, including Jefferies Financial Group and Piper Sandler, have downgraded Ford’s stock, with target prices ranging from $9.00 to $15.50. The current average analyst rating for Ford is a “Hold,” with an average target price of $11.37.
Ford recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, representing a 6.17% annual yield. The company’s market capitalization stands at $38.54 billion. The company’s financial ratios show a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.31, a current ratio of 1.16, and a quick ratio of 1.02.
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