Is Ford Motor Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?

With a market cap of $58.3 billion, Ford Motor Company (F) designs, manufactures, markets, and services Ford trucks, SUVs, commercial vans, passenger cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles across markets such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. Its operations are organized into segments including Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit, covering internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicle development along with digital technologies. 

Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered "large-cap" stocks, and Ford Motor fits this criterion perfectly. In addition to vehicle production and sales through dealers and distributors, the company provides financing, leasing, telematics, EV charging solutions, and other mobility services to retail and commercial customers.

Shares of the American car maker have declined 19.7% from its 52-week high of $17.78. Over the past three months, the stock has fallen 3.7%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 3.8% rise over the same period.

Shares of Ford Motor have increased 10.1% on a YTD basis, lagging behind SPX's 12.3% increase. However, the stock has surged 23.6% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing SPX’s 18.4% return during the same period.

Despite a few fluctuations, the stock has been trading below its 200-day moving average since March.

Ford Motor shares rose 2.1% following its Q2 2026 results on Jul. 28 after the automaker raised its full-year EBIT guidance to $10 billion - $11 billion, citing resilient demand for its higher-priced pickup trucks. Q2 core profit increased nearly 20% to $2.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.42 both beat the consensus, with strong U.S. demand helping offset tariff costs. The improved outlook came despite a 3.8% drop in quarterly revenue to $48.3 billion and a $1.3 billion net loss caused by a $3.6 billion charge related to the dissolution of its SK On battery joint venture.

In comparison, rival General Motors Company (GM) has lagged behind Ford Motor stock on a YTD basis, with GM shares rising 6.9%. Nevertheless, shares of General Motors have soared 49.3% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing Ford Motor stock.

Despite Ford Motor's outperformance relative to the SPX over the past year, analysts are cautiously optimistic about its prospects, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating from the 23 analysts covering the stock, and the mean price target of $15.25 is a premium of 7.3% to the current level. 

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