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In a challenging year for automakers, Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F)'s stock has touched a 52-week low, dipping to $8.94. With a market capitalization of $35.87 billion, InvestingPro analysis shows Ford is currently trading below its Fair Value, suggesting potential upside for value investors. The iconic American company has faced a tumultuous market, with its shares reflecting a significant downturn over the past year. Despite generating substantial revenue of $185 billion, investors have watched Ford's stock price grapple with industry headwinds, ultimately leading to a 1-year change showing a sharp decline of 32.61%. The company maintains an attractive P/E ratio of 6.18 and offers a notable dividend yield of 8.12%, having maintained dividend payments for 14 consecutive years. This latest price level marks a concerning milestone for stakeholders as they consider the company's future amidst evolving automotive trends and economic pressures. For deeper insights into Ford's valuation and future prospects, access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, which offers expert analysis and 12 additional exclusive ProTips.
In other recent news, Ford's U.S. vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2025 saw a slight decline of 1.3% compared to the same period in 2024, totaling 501,291 vehicles sold. Despite the overall dip, Ford reported a significant increase in sales of electrified vehicles, which rose by 25.5%, driven by a 32.9% increase in hybrid models and an 11.5% rise in electric vehicles. Truck sales also grew by 15%, with the F-Series and Ranger models showing notable gains. However, the company faced challenges in its SUV segment, with a 16.7% decline, and car sales fell by 31.6%, mainly due to a drop in Mustang sales.
In other developments, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall of approximately 105,322 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator (ELI:NVGR) SUVs from model years 2018 to 2020 due to seat belt concerns. Meanwhile, Ford, along with other major U.S. automakers, is lobbying for tariff exclusions on vehicle parts to mitigate potential price increases from upcoming tariffs. Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) has lowered its 2025 U.S. auto sales forecast due to these tariff concerns, predicting a reduction in the Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate to 15.4 million units. The bank also noted a decrease in incentives as a percentage of average transaction prices for Ford, General Motors (NYSE:GM), and Stellantis (NYSE:STLA).
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