Ford Tops Q3 Earnings Mark, Cuts '25 EBIT View Amid Novelis Fire
Ford MotorFord Motor(US:F) ZACKS·2025-10-24 15:16

Core Insights - Ford reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of 45 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents but down from 49 cents in the same quarter last year. Consolidated revenues reached $50.5 billion, a 9.3% year-over-year increase. Total automotive revenues were $47.2 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $42.7 billion and up from $43 billion a year ago [1]. Segmental Performance - In the Ford Blue segment, total wholesale volume increased by 2% year over year to 733,000 units, exceeding expectations of 630,000 units. Revenues rose 7% year over year to $28 billion, surpassing the estimate of $23.5 billion. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were $1.54 billion, above the projection of $925.7 million, with an EBIT margin of 5.5%, down 0.7 percentage points from the same quarter in 2024 [3]. - The Ford Model e segment saw total wholesale volume rise 57% year over year to 50,000 units, though it fell short of the estimate of 57,000. Revenues jumped 52% year over year to $1.8 billion but missed the estimate of $2.6 billion. The segment reported a loss before interest and taxes of $1.4 billion, compared to an estimated loss of $1.58 billion [4]. - In the Ford Pro segment, total wholesale volume increased by 9% year over year to 373,000 units, below the expectation of 401,000. Revenues rose 11% year over year to $17.4 billion, slightly missing the expectation of $17.6 billion. EBIT was $1.98 billion, slightly below the projection of $2 billion, with an EBIT margin of 11.4% [5]. Financial Position - Ford reported adjusted free cash flow of $4.3 billion for the quarter, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $26.8 billion as of September 30, 2025. Long-term debt, excluding Ford Credit, amounted to $17.8 billion on the same date [7]. 2025 Outlook - Ford anticipates full-year 2025 adjusted EBIT in the range of $6-$6.5 billion, down from $10.2 billion in 2024 and the previous forecast of $6.5-$7.5 billion due to the impact of the Novelis plant fire. Adjusted free cash flow is expected to be between $2-$3 billion, down from prior guidance of $3.5-$4.5 billion and $6.7 billion recorded in 2024. Capital expenditures are projected to be around $9 billion [8].