Ford (F, $13.42) doubles electric F-150 Lightning production capacity
Ford Motor Co. announced that it will double the production capacity target for its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck to 80,000 per year, citing strong demand.
Previously, the automaker’s production target was more than 40,000 of the vehicles by 2024.
"The interest from the public has surpassed our highest expectations," Executive Chairman Bill Ford said in a statement.
The vehicle is expected to go on sale next spring.
According to the company, it will invest $250 million and add 450 hourly jobs across three Michigan plants in order to meet the company's increased production target. Ford said that the company has already received more than 150,000 reservations for the truck.
A week ago, Ford announced plans to halt car production in India and lay off 4,000 workers in order to limit losses by second quarter 2022.
F in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on May 26, 2023
F moved above its 50-day moving average on May 26, 2023 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 35 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on May 26, 2023. You may want to consider a long position or call options on F as a result. In of 85 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for F just turned positive on May 26, 2023. Looking at past instances where F's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 46 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a +1 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where F advanced for three days, in of 292 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 53 cases where F's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where F declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
F broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 30, 2023. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for F entered a downward trend on May 25, 2023. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.144) is normal, around the industry mean (9.576). P/E Ratio (16.584) is within average values for comparable stocks, (96.019). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.858) is also within normal values, averaging (5.873). F has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.103) as compared to the industry average of (0.042). P/S Ratio (0.295) is also within normal values, averaging (74.952).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. F’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 89, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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