Ford Q2 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Core Insights - Ford Motor Company reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 37 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents but down from 47 cents in the same quarter last year [1] - Consolidated second-quarter revenues reached $50.18 billion, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase, with total automotive revenues at $46.94 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $41.72 billion and rising from $44.81 billion a year ago [1] Segmental Performance - In the Ford Blue segment, total wholesale volume decreased 6% year over year to 696,000 units, exceeding expectations of 579,000 units. Revenues fell 3% year over year to $25.8 billion but surpassed estimates of $21.05 billion. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were $661 million, below the projection of $979.4 million, with an EBIT margin of 2.6%, down 1.8 percentage points from the previous year [2] - The Ford Model e segment saw total wholesale volume increase 218% year over year to 60,000 units, exceeding the estimate of 41,000. Revenues surged 105% year over year to $2.4 billion, surpassing the estimate of $1.63 million. However, the segment incurred a loss before interest and taxes of $1.33 billion, compared to an estimated loss of $1.23 billion [3] - The Ford Pro segment experienced a 15% year-over-year increase in total wholesale volume to 429,000 units, exceeding expectations of 381,000. Revenues rose 11% year over year to $18.8 billion, surpassing the estimate of $16.57 billion. EBIT was $2.32 billion, with an EBIT margin of 12.3%, ahead of the projection of $2.17 billion [4] Financial Position - Ford reported adjusted free cash flow of $2.83 billion for the quarter, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $23 billion as of June 30, 2025. Long-term debt, excluding Ford Credit, amounted to $16.74 billion on the same date [6] 2025 Outlook - Ford anticipates full-year 2025 adjusted EBIT in the range of $6.5-$7.5 billion, down from $10.2 billion in 2024, factoring in a net tariff-related headwind of nearly $2 billion. Adjusted free cash flow is expected to be between $3.5-$4.5 billion, down from $6.7 billion in 2024, with capital expenditures projected at around $9 billion [7]