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<ul><li>Ford Motor Co. just hit the brakes on one of its most ambitious bets: the all-electric F-150 Lightning.</li><li>In a bold shift that redefines its EV strategy, the company announced a staggering $19.5 billion charge tied to its electric vehicle business, marking one of the biggest write-downs in U.S. auto history.</li><li>Alongside this financial reset, Ford is scrapping plans for an all-electric F-Series pickup, converting the current Lightning model into an extended-range hybrid, and retooling its massive battery plant in Kentucky to serve the booming energy storage sector instead of EVs. This strategic turn follows persistent EV losses, softer-than-expected demand, and evolving regulatory headwinds.</li></ul>

Ford Motor Co. just hit the brakes on one of its most ambitious bets: the all-electric F-150 Lightning.In a bold shift that redefines its EV strategy, the company announced a staggering $19.5 billion charge tied to its electric vehicle business, marking one of the biggest write-downs in U.S. auto history.Alongside this financial reset, Ford is scrapping plans for an all-electric F-Series pickup, converting the current Lightning model into an extended-range hybrid, and retooling its massive battery plant in Kentucky to serve the booming energy storage sector instead of EVs. This strategic turn follows persistent EV losses, softer-than-expected demand, and evolving regulatory headwinds.

Ford Takes a $19.5 Billion Hit—And That’s Just the Beginning!

<ul><li>Ford Motor Company's third-quarter results for 2025 reflected a strong operational performance with some key challenges impacting the overall financial outlook.</li><li>The company reported a record revenue of $50.5 billion and an adjusted EBIT of $2.6 billion, driven by robust demand and effective cost management strategies.</li><li>The underlying business performance was solid, but external factors, such as the Novelis fire and tariff impacts, have moderated otherwise favorable guidance revisions.</li></ul>

Ford Motor Company's third-quarter results for 2025 reflected a strong operational performance with some key challenges impacting the overall financial outlook.The company reported a record revenue of $50.5 billion and an adjusted EBIT of $2.6 billion, driven by robust demand and effective cost management strategies.The underlying business performance was solid, but external factors, such as the Novelis fire and tariff impacts, have moderated otherwise favorable guidance revisions.

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<ul><li>Ford Motor Company's third-quarter 2025 earnings presentation highlighted several areas of strength and challenge within the business.</li><li>The company reported a record $50.5 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in adjusted EBIT, despite encountering significant headwinds due to tariff impacts and an operational disruption caused by a Novelis plant fire.</li><li>The revenue growth, driven by strong product offerings such as the iconic F-150 and Mustang, showcases Ford's solid market position in both traditional vehicles and its developing lineup of electric vehicles (EVs).</li></ul>

Ford Motor Company's third-quarter 2025 earnings presentation highlighted several areas of strength and challenge within the business.The company reported a record $50.5 billion in revenue and $2.6 billion in adjusted EBIT, despite encountering significant headwinds due to tariff impacts and an operational disruption caused by a Novelis plant fire.The revenue growth, driven by strong product offerings such as the iconic F-150 and Mustang, showcases Ford's solid market position in both traditional vehicles and its developing lineup of electric vehicles (EVs).

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<ul>
 <li>Ford is navigating a complex transition towards electrification with its Ford+ plan, restructuring into distinct business units: Ford Blue (ICE), Ford Model e (EV), and Ford Pro (Commercial). While Ford Pro and Ford Blue remain highly profitable, the Model e division continues to incur significant losses.</li>
 <li>Operational challenges persist, including significant vehicle recalls and supply chain vulnerabilities, as highlighted by a recent fire at a key supplier's plant. These issues pose near-term risks to production, profitability, and investor confidence.</li>
 <li>Despite near-term headwinds and losses in its EV segment, the company maintains a strong market position in its traditional strongholds (trucks and commercial vehicles) and generates robust cash flow, supporting a high dividend yield. Valuation appears attractive relative to historical levels and some peers, but execution on the EV strategy and resolving quality control issues are critical for long-term value creation.</li>
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  Ford is navigating a complex transition towards electrification with its Ford+ plan, restructuring into distinct business units: Ford Blue (ICE), Ford Model e (EV), and Ford Pro (Commercial). While Ford Pro and Ford Blue remain highly profitable, the Model e division continues to incur significant losses.
  Operational challenges persist, including significant vehicle recalls and supply chain vulnerabilities, as highlighted by a recent fire at a key supplier's plant. These issues pose near-term risks to production, profitability, and investor confidence.
  Despite near-term headwinds and losses in its EV segment, the company maintains a strong market position in its traditional strongholds (trucks and commercial vehicles) and generates robust cash flow, supporting a high dividend yield. Valuation appears attractive relative to historical levels and some peers, but execution on the EV strategy and resolving quality control issues are critical for long-term value creation.
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