Ford Motor Company (F) has recently seen a surge in its stock price, indicating that a little luck can go a long way for the company. Over the past five days, Ford’s stock has experienced a significant 6.52% increase, indicating a positive trajectory for the company.
On July 5, 2023, Ford Motor Company’s stock started strong, rising 0.72% to reach $15.35. Throughout the day, the stock reached a high of $15.42 and a low of $15.12 before settling at $15.24 at the close. Looking at the long-term performance, Ford’s stock has had a 52-week range of $10.10 to $15.88.
In the past five years, Ford has seen modest annual sales growth of 0.20% in the Consumer Cyclical sector. However, its annual earnings per share during this time period have been -17.90%. This year, the company’s earnings per share have been -111.10%. Ford’s market capitalization currently stands at $60.75 billion, with 3.99 billion shares outstanding and a float of $3.88 billion. The stock’s 50-day Moving Average is at $12.80, while the 200-day Moving Average is at $12.70.
Ford Motor Company, with its 173,000 employees, has achieved an impressive $913,624 in revenue per worker during the last fiscal year. However, its income per employee was -11,451. The company has a receivables turnover of 3.21 and a total asset turnover of 0.62. In terms of profitability, Ford’s gross margin is +15.88, operating margin is +4.05, and the pretax margin is -1.91.
When considering the behavior of major investors towards Ford Motor Company’s stock, it is important to note that the current insider ownership stands at 0.18%, while institutional ownership is much higher at 52.90%. Notably, the company’s President and CEO recently sold 79,921 shares, affecting insider ownership by 1,638,667. Additionally, the Vice President and CFO sold 29,821 shares, enhancing the company’s insider ownership by 443,683 shares.
In its last quarter announcement on March 30, 2023, Ford Motor Company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.63, surpassing the consensus outlook of $0.41 by $0.22. The company achieved a net margin of -1.25% and generated a return on equity of -4.32%. Analysts predict that the next fiscal year will bring earnings of $0.37 per share for the company.
Ford Motor Company has experienced a significant decrease in its EPS for the current twelve-month fiscal period, with a decrease of -111.10%. However, analysts forecast an EPS of 1.66 for the upcoming year. Looking further ahead, market analysts predict a negative growth of -7.90% in the company’s EPS over the next five years, compared to the -17.90% growth achieved in the previous five-year period.
Notable performance indicators for Ford Motor Company include a Quick Ratio of 1.00, an Average True Range of 0.36, a PE Ratio of $21.41, and a Beta score of 1.62. The company’s price-to-sales ratio for the trailing twelve months is currently 0.37.
Ford Motor Company’s diluted EPS for the trailing twelve months is recorded at 0.72, with analysts predicting it will be 0.37 in the next quarter. However, they anticipate an EPS of 1.66 at market close one year from now.
In terms of trading volume, Ford’s stock had a volume of 50.46 million over the past five days, which was lower than the volume of 64.13 million reported a year ago. The stock’s Stochastic %D over the previous nine days was recorded at 91.41%, while its Average True Range was 0.34.
Ford Motor Company has shown significant growth in its Raw Stochastic average, rising from 95.42% to 98.37% in the last 100 days. The company’s historic volatility over the past 14 days was 18.86%, lower than the 35.45% volatility experienced over the past 100 days.
In conclusion, Ford Motor Company has experienced a positive boost in its stock price, indicating a promising outlook for the company. While its annual sales growth has been modest, the company has implemented measures to improve its performance and profitability. By closely monitoring market trends and attracting major investors, Ford is well-positioned for future success in the Auto Manufacturers industry.
