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7. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 45

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is a Michigan-based company that is engaged in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of automobiles. The company has been actively restructuring its operations to improve efficiency. The automaker has scaled back its global footprint by withdrawing from underperforming markets such as Brazil and India while also reducing its presence in Europe. This strategic shift has enabled Ford to focus more on expanding its electric vehicle initiatives. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company reported $48.2 billion in revenue, marking a 5% increase compared to the previous year.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of automobiles. However, despite wrapping up its 2024 fiscal year with strong overall performance, significant losses in its electric vehicle segment eroded the profits generated by its traditional combustion engine sales. In addition, growing trade tensions with Mexico and Canada have introduced further uncertainty, as potential tariffs on imported materials and goods could pose additional risks.

Throughout 2024, Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) maintained solid cash flow, reporting $15.4 billion in operating cash flow and $6.7 billion in free cash flow. For 2025, the company anticipates adjusted EBIT to range between $7.0 billion and $8.5 billion, with adjusted free cash flow projected between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion. Capital expenditures for the year are expected to be between $8 billion and $9 billion. The company offers a quarterly dividend of $0.15 and has a dividend yield of 6.39%, as of March 4.