Here's Why Ford Motor Company (F) Fell More Than Broader Market

Ford Motor Company (F) closed at $13.64 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.87% move from the prior day. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.22%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.03%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.66%. The company's shares have seen a decrease of 13.93% over the last month, not keeping up with the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 3.88% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.21%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Ford Motor Company in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.35, indicating a 5.41% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $45.44 billion, indicating a 3.21% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year. For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $1.64 per share and revenue of $175.77 billion, which would represent changes of +50.46% and +0.99%, respectively, from the prior year. Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Ford Motor Company. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability. Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system. The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 1.48% higher. At present, Ford Motor Company boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). In the context of valuation, Ford Motor Company is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 8.49. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 20.24 of its industry. One should further note that F currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.3. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Automotive - Domestic stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.02 based on yesterday's closing prices. The Automotive - Domestic industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 106, positioning it in the top 44% of all 250+ industries. The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1. You can find more information on all of these metrics, and much more, on Zacks.com. Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is a little-known satellite-based communications firm. Space is projected to become a trillion dollar industry, and this company's customer base is growing fast. Analysts have forecasted a major revenue breakout in 2025. Of course, all our elite picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks' Stocks Set to Double like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks