Ford Motor Company (F) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
Ford MotorFord Motor(US:F) ZACKS·2026-01-16 23:46

Core Insights - Ford Motor Company closed at $13.60, down 1.52% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500 which lost 0.06% [1] - Prior to this trading day, Ford's shares had increased by 3.68%, outperforming the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector which declined by 3.48% [1] Financial Performance - Ford's upcoming earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $0.11, representing a significant 71.79% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $40.33 billion, reflecting a 10.18% decline compared to the year-ago quarter [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $1.08 per share and revenue of $171.88 billion, indicating a 41.3% decrease in earnings and no change in revenue from last year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Ford indicate evolving short-term business trends, with upward revisions suggesting positive sentiment towards the company's operations [4] - These estimate changes are linked to stock price performance, and investors can leverage the Zacks Rank for actionable insights [5] Zacks Rank and Valuation - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has shown a strong track record, with 1 rated stocks averaging a 25% annual return since 1988 [6] - Ford currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with the consensus EPS estimate increasing by 1.76% over the last 30 days [6] - Ford is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.57, which is below the industry average of 14.88, indicating a valuation discount [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Domestic industry, part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 106, placing it in the top 44% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the performance of industry groups, with the top 50% rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]