Ford Shares In Focus Ahead Of Q4 Earnings Report

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Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is in the spotlight Tuesday ahead of the company's fourth-quarter earnings report after the market closes. Earnings Expectations, Recent Performance And What To Watch

Ford is expected to report earnings per share of 19 cents and revenue of $41.83 billion. The company has beaten revenue expectations in three of the last four quarters and topped earnings per share estimates in each of the last four quarters.

In its most recent quarter, Ford posted earnings per share of 45 cents, beating the consensus estimate of 36 cents, while revenue came in at $47.19 billion, above the $43.08 billion estimate.

"We are heading into 2026 as a stronger and more agile company. We will continue to focus on execution and on quickly making the right strategic calls on propulsion, partnerships and technology that will create tremendous value for our customers," CEO Jim Farley said last quarter.

Investors should keep an eye on Ford's order backlog, which indicates demand strength, as well as capacity utilization rates that reflect operational efficiency. Additionally, watch for pricing power trends, particularly in light of rising material costs, which could impact margins. These metrics will provide insight into how well Ford is managing its strategic shift towards profitability.

Ford Shows Mixed Momentum

The stock is trading 0.8% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) but is 4.9% above its 100-day SMA, demonstrating longer-term strength. Over the past 12 months, shares have increased 47.08%, and they are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows.

The RSI is at 47.84, which is considered neutral territory, while MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock. The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum.

  • Key Resistance: $14.00
  • Key Support: $13.00
Benzinga Edge Rankings

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Ford Motor, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

  • Value: 90.09 - Indicates strong valuation metrics relative to peers.
  • Quality: 74.63 - Suggests a healthy balance sheet.
  • Momentum: 83.54 - Stock is outperforming the broader market.
The Verdict: Ford's Benzinga Edge signal reveals a strong performance in terms of value and momentum, indicating that the stock is well-positioned in the market. Investors should consider these factors as they evaluate their positions in the stock.

Ford Shares Float Higher

F Price Action: At the time of writing, Ford shares are trading 0.88% higher at $13.71, according to data from Benzinga Pro.