Rep. Tim Moore Purchases Shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F)

Representative Tim Moore (R-North Carolina) recently bought shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F). In a filing disclosed on February 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in Ford Motor stock on January 6th.

Representative Tim Moore also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 1/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 1/29/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 1/24/2025.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 1/24/2025.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F) on 1/21/2025.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 1/16/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F) on 1/13/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 1/13/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) on 1/9/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Ford Motor (NYSE:F) on 1/8/2025.

Ford Motor Trading Up 1.3 %

NYSE F opened at $9.48 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $9.92 and its 200 day moving average price is $10.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.31, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.16. Ford Motor has a one year low of $9.10 and a one year high of $14.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.49, a PEG ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 1.63.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 5th. The auto manufacturer reported $0.39 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.04. Ford Motor had a net margin of 3.18% and a return on equity of 16.88%. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Ford Motor will post 1.7 EPS for the current year.

Ford Motor Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 3rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 18th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.33%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 18th. Ford Motor’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 41.10%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America cut their price target on shares of Ford Motor from $19.00 to $15.50 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 6th. Wolfe Research restated an “underperform” rating on shares of Ford Motor in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on Ford Motor from $9.00 to $8.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced their price objective on Ford Motor from $11.00 to $10.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group lowered Ford Motor from a “hold” rating to an “underperform” rating and dropped their target price for the stock from $12.00 to $9.00 in a research report on Monday, December 16th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, ten have issued a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $11.89.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ford Motor

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of F. Hager Investment Management Services LLC purchased a new stake in Ford Motor during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Bank of Jackson Hole Trust acquired a new stake in shares of Ford Motor during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Flagship Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Ford Motor in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Kentucky Trust Co purchased a new position in Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Spurstone Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Ford Motor during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.74% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Moore

Timothy K. Moore (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Moore (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Moore served as speaker of the House from 2015 to 2025.

Timothy Moore earned his B.A. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1992 and his J.D. from the Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1995. His professional experience includes working as an attorney.

Ford Motor Company Profile

Ford Motor Company develops, delivers, and services a range of Ford trucks, commercial cars and vans, sport utility vehicles, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide. It operates through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro; Ford Next; and Ford Credit segments. The company sells Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, and accessories through distributors and dealers, as well as through dealerships to commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments.