Ford Motor Company beat Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the fourth quarter but provided cautious guidance for 2025 due to market headwinds. CEO Jim Farley promised improvements in vehicle quality and costs.
Ford reported higher-than-expected earnings per share, with adjusted EPS of 39 cents compared to 33 cents expected by analysts. The company’s automotive revenue also exceeded forecasts at $44.9 billion.
However, Ford lowered its 2025 guidance, citing industry headwinds such as lower pricing and reduced wholesales. The automaker expects an adjusted EBIT range of $7 billion to $8.5 billion for the year.
Ford Chief Financial Officer Sherry House attributed this cautious outlook to the uncertainty surrounding market factors, including a potential reduction in material costs.
Despite a weak first half of 2025, Ford forecasts its second-half performance will be stronger. The company expects adjusted EBIT to return to profitability, with a breakeven result expected for the first quarter.
Shares of Ford fell 5% after-hours, reflecting investor concerns about the company’s guidance.
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/05/ford-motor-f-earnings-q4-2024.html