Ford Likely To Report Lower Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Core Viewpoint - Ford Motor Company is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings and revenue for the third quarter compared to the previous year [1][2] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate Ford's earnings to be 36 cents per share, down from 49 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1] - The consensus estimate for Ford's quarterly revenue is $42.87 billion, a slight decrease from $43.07 billion a year earlier [1] Recent Performance - Ford has surpassed analyst revenue estimates in the last two consecutive quarters and in seven of the last ten quarters overall [2] - The company's stock price fell by 1% to close at $12.43 on Wednesday [2] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Jefferies analyst upgraded Ford from Underperform to Hold, raising the price target from $9 to $12 [4] - Goldman Sachs maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $11 to $12 [4] - RBC Capital maintained a Sector Perform rating and raised the price target from $10 to $11 [4] - Piper Sandler maintained a Neutral rating with a price target increase from $9 to $9.5 [4] - Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $10 to $11 [4]