Ford’s (F, $10.39) new partnership with Rivian seeks long-term mutual benefits
Ford’s $500 million investment in the electric truck maker Rivian looks all the more promising after the latter’s deal with General Motors (GM) came to a final stall. It is rumored that GM wanted all the technology rights of the start-up that eventually led to the dropping of the deal.
On the other hand, the deal with Ford is progressing fast as the deal allegedly allows Rivian to move ahead with its own plans and also to sign up with other potential partners. The deal is also consistent with Ford’s own electrification program that would additionally invest $11 billion to develop battery-based vehicles, including hybrids, plug-ins and pure battery-electric models.
Rivian has recently unveiled its two battery-electric vehicle models, the R1T pickup and the R1S sport utility vehicle, whose unique layout lowers a vehicle’s center of gravity – enhancing handling — and also frees up space normally devoted to an engine compartment for adding passenger and cargo space.
Ford will use Rivian’s flexible skateboard platform to address the problems of its own electrified vehicles that have reduced passenger and cargo space to make room for batteries and other components. The Rivian platform will also be used to for other electric vehicles at Ford to help maximize economies of scale.
But Rivian’s potential capacity of its assembly plant in Normal, Illinois may not be fully in line with its ambition to roll out a sale of 70,000 – 80,000 models of R1T and R1S annually. Plus, it has also partnered with Amazon (AMZN) to help the e-commerce giant launch its electric delivery truck. So, Rivian will use its normal plant to produce the platforms that Ford plans to use, then will ship the products to a Ford assembly plant for the rest of the process.
The deal looks a like a mutual benefit is in the order. Both companies plan to share intellectual property, Rivian could help Ford learn how to speed up its own EV developments, and in turn, Ford could teach its new partner a lot about mass production.
Aroon Indicator for F shows an upward move is likely
F's Aroon Indicator triggered a bullish signal on August 07, 2026. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor detected that the AroonUp green line is above 70 while the AroonDown red line is below 30. When the up indicator moves above 70 and the down indicator remains below 30, it is a sign that the stock could be setting up for a bullish move. Traders may want to buy the stock or look to buy calls options. A.I.dvisor looked at 248 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator showed a similar pattern. In 189 of the 248 cases, the stock moved higher in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move higher at 76%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
Following a +3.40% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where F advanced for three days, in 232 of 328 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 71%.
F may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 09, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on F as a result. In 53 of 80 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 66%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for F turned negative on September 09, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 28 of the 47 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 60%.
F moved below its 50-day moving average on September 08, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for F crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 10, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 9 of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 50%.
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 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 65%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 8 (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 49 (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 77 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. F’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 79 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued 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 (1.549) is normal, around the industry mean (8.840). P/E Ratio (11.838) is within average values for comparable stocks, (580.137). F's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (8.543) is very high in comparison to the industry average of (3.031). Dividend Yield (0.043) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.296) is also within normal values, averaging (2.816).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 95 (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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