Ford Motor Company is adjusting its electric vehicle strategy by reducing investment in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) due to weak market demand. Instead, Ford is emphasizing gas-electric hybrids across its vehicle lineup, building on the success of the Maverick model and addressing consumer hesitation toward fully electric vehicles. The company plans to launch the Fathom, a compact and affordable BEV pickup built on a new platform, but this model will not be available until fall 2027. Ford's future performance will depend on the competitive debut of the Fathom and operational insights gained from its joint venture with Chinese automaker Geely.
Automaker stocks, including Stellantis, General Motors, and Ford, reversed Thursday's gains in Friday trading as a rotation trade into cyclicals unwound without new company news. Stellantis and GM led the decline, both down 4%, while Ford fell 2%, al...
Ford's dividend yield appears very attractive, ranging from 4.44% to 5.61%, but the regular quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share is well covered by the company's adjusted free cash flow and earnings from its finance arm, Ford Credit. The company exp...
