Ford pays a generous dividend yield while trading at a modest P/E ratio.The countdown has begun. In just five days, on Monday, May 5, Ford Motor Company (F 2.35%) will report its Q1 2025 earnings, and attempt to repeat the earnings beat that archrival General Motors turned in this past Tuesday. Can Ford do it?Ford Q1 earningsIt shouldn't be hard. According to analysts polled by Yahoo! Finance, Ford only needs to earn a bare $0.02 per share to meet expectations next week, a much lower bar than the $0.49 per ...

Ford (F) is slated to release first-quarter 2025 results on May 5, after market close. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s EPS and automotive revenues is pegged at breakeven and $35.5 billion, respectively.The earnings estimate for the to-be-reported quarter has moved up by 2 cents over the past seven days. In the year-ago period, the company reported EPS of 49 cents. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues suggests an 11% decline from the year-ago quarter’s figure. Ima ...

And that reason is different (but related) for these two auto-making giants.Automakers operate in a capital-intensive industry with fierce competition. While Ford Motor Company (F -1.53%) and General Motors (GM -3.50%) have had their stocks beaten down over uncertainty about the potential effects of threatened and imposed tariffs both here and abroad, they are also spending billions to develop electric vehicles and are struggling in overseas markets like China.Despite the multiple headwinds, there are still ...

In its upcoming report, Ford Motor Company (F) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post break-even quarterly earnings per share, reflecting a decline of 100% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $35.48 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 11.1%.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 8.7% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimate ...

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As I write this, the stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 index of 500 of America's biggest companies, is down about 10%. That qualifies as a correction -- a drop of between 10% and 20%.Some fear a recession is around the corner, and some may want to increase their cash position in their portfolio, but many long-term investors may be looking for attractively priced "monster stocks" -- stocks with great performance records and/or great growth potential. Here are five to consider. 1. SoFi TechnologiesSoFi ...

Ford is launching a program that aims to give its "Platinum Plus" pickup truck customers a more curated, exclusive experience.DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Motor is launching a program that aims to give its most premium pickup truck customers a more curated, exclusive experience.The Detroit automaker's new ownership experience is for its "Platinum Plus" customers. The program ranges from offering a personal concierge and virtual tutorial tours to gifts, accessory discounts and a "Ford Protect Premium Maintenance P ...

Ford (F 2.06%) is at the epicenter of rising tariffs, and the business could face enormous consequences.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 20, 2025. The video was published on April 22, 2025. ...

Core Viewpoint - The current volatility in the stock market presents an opportunity for investors to consider high-yield dividend stocks, particularly Ford and Pfizer, which have yields averaging 7% and are positioned well for long-term growth despite short-term challenges [1][6][14]. Group 1: Market Context - Over the past two months, major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 have entered correction territory, with the Nasdaq Composite officially in a bear market [2]. - The S&P 500 experienced significant volatility, including its 12th largest four-day decline and fifth largest two-day drop in history [3]. Group 2: Dividend Stocks Performance - Historically, dividend stocks have outperformed non-payers, with an annualized return of 9.2% compared to 4.31% for non-dividend stocks over a 51-year period [5]. - The S&P 500 contains numerous dividend-paying companies, with fewer than 20 offering ultra-high yields, defined as four times greater than the S&P 500's current yield of 1.47% [6]. Group 3: Ford Motor Company - Ford has a current yield of 6.23%, which can approach 8% when including a recent special dividend of $0.15 per share [7]. - The company faces short-term challenges, including tariff uncertainties and higher warranty costs, but these are expected to be temporary [8]. - Under new CEO Jim Farley, Ford has shown improvements in vehicle quality, as evidenced by its ranking in the U.S. Initial Quality Study [10]. - The F-Series trucks have been the best-selling in America for 48 years, contributing significantly to Ford's profitability [11]. - Ford is adjusting its electric vehicle investment strategy to align with market demand, which is a positive sign for long-term profitability [12]. - The stock appears undervalued at approximately 7 times the consensus earnings per share for 2026 [13]. Group 4: Pfizer Inc. - Pfizer's yield is currently at 7.77%, with expectations for sustainability in the coming years [14]. - The company has faced challenges due to a decline in COVID-19 related sales, but overall net sales have increased by 52% over the past four years [16]. - The acquisition of Seagen for $43 billion is expected to enhance Pfizer's oncology portfolio, with one-time expenses now behind [17]. - Demand for Pfizer's products remains stable regardless of economic conditions, making it a defensive investment [18]. - Pfizer's forward price-to-earnings ratio of just over 7 indicates a historically low valuation for a well-established pharmaceutical company [19].

Ford Motor Company (F) has suspended shipments of several of its flagship vehicles to China due to rising challenges linked to the ongoing U.S.-China trade conflict and increased retaliatory tariffs on American-manufactured cars. The company has confirmed that the current trade climate has disrupted its export plans, prompting it to scale back shipments from the United States to China. Affected models include the F-150 Raptor pickup, Mustang sports car, Michigan-made Bronco SUV and the Kentucky-built Lincol ...