F) The fate of the share is a profit forecast of 6 billion US dollars in the first quarter of $ 6 billion

The Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is faced with a crucial moment because it is preparing to report the result of the first quarter of 2025 after the end of the market on May 5. The ability of the car manufacturer to fulfill or exceed its profit forecast in the amount of $ 6 billion is expected to be a decisive task in the short-term speech of its part of its component, which is currently at 1% at 1% at 1% in 1% in 1% in 1% of the (1%, 1%, 1% to 1% to 1% on the day.

Expectations set low bar

Wall Street analysts have set particularly careful expectations for Fords Q1 results. Consumption estimates require a profit per share of only $ 0.49 $ 0.49 before the previous year and a turnover of around $ 35.8 billion, which corresponds to a decrease of older compared to the previous year.

This low rod is a result of several headwinds, including lower vehicle volumes, a production cut of 20% and increased costs in connection with new plant starts and the ongoing transition from the company’s company.

Segment performance under control

Ford’s performance is disassembled in its three main business units:

• Ford Blue (ice and hybrids): Provided to achieve sales of $ 17.6 billion, this was by 19%compared to the previous year, with the EBIT fell from $ 905 million to $ 275 million.
• Model E (EVS): Provided to achieve sales of 1.5 billion US dollars, a significant leap of $ 115 million in the previous year, but expected to lose $ 1.17 billion before interest and tax.
• Ford Pro (commercial): The expected sales of $ 16.2 billion of the previous year by 10%, with EBIT is expected to drop from US dollars from US dollars from $ 1.5 billion.

While retail sales increased by 5% in the quarter, the total sales of the vehicle decreased by 1.3%, which is mainly due to sales with lower rental fleets and the cancellation of certain models. However, sales with electrified vehicle rose by 25.5%, which reflected the continued Ford advance on the EV market.

Focus on profitability and instructions

Fords Management led to the adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of Breakeven, a severe decline of 2.7 billion US dollars in the first quarter of 2024. For the whole year, the company expects an adjusted EBIT between 7.0 and 8.5 billion US dollars, with the free cash flow shrinking to 3.5 to 4.5 billion dollars.

The Department for Model E alone is loses from 5.0 to 5.5 billion US dollars in 2025, which underlines the high costs of Ford’s electrification strategy.

Analysten mood and stock view

The analysts are careful, and most large companies have neutral or below -average ratings and price targets between 9 and 10 US dollars. Despite the challenges, Fords remain affordable stock price and an attractive dividend yield for value investors.

Ford’s ability to achieve its profit forecast of $ 6 billion and to be of crucial importance for its equity performance to deliver its Ford+ growth equalization strategy equalization investment with core ice cream and commercial strengths.

Another disadvantage could trigger any income or instructions that Miss could trigger, while a positive surprise can help to restore the confidence of investors in the car manufacturer’s gymnastics.