Ford (F) Stock Forecast

As competitors faced continued shortages in November 2021, Ford's sales increased, and in December 2021, the company reported selling the highest number of vehicles in the US for three consecutive months.

Read on to find expert predictions for Ford's stock in 2022 and the company's potential future growth. We'll also briefly explain the factors that can impact F shares and discuss the historical performance of the automaker on the stock exchange before analysing the Ford stock forecast for the next few years.

About Ford (F) Stock

Founded by Henry Ford in June 1903, Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, in the United States. The automaker sells commercial vehicles and automobiles under the Ford brand, while its luxury vehicles are sold under its luxury brand, Lincoln. To gauge how powerful and well-renowned this company is, consider the fact that Ford either owns or has previously owned, partially or fully, the following automobile brands: Troller, Aston Martin, Jiangling Motors, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo.

Ford is celebrated for introducing methods for large-scale manufacturing of vehicles and management of an industrial workforce. This was done using intelligently engineered manufacturing sequences that exemplify moving assembly lines. These methods have been viewed so highly across the globe that they have now come to represent the idea of Fordism.

As of 14 January 2022, Ford stock is worth $25.19. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), it has a market capitalisation of $100.6 billion.

What Affects Ford (F) Stock Price

While there are many reliable sources to get information regarding the past, current and expected performance of Ford on the stock exchange, just knowing these numbers is not enough. In order to develop a strong and well-calculated strategy for your trading or investment moves, it's essential to know the factors that affect the price of Ford's stock, and eventually, the Ford stock forecast.

At present, the notable production and sale of vehicles by the automotive maker can be quoted as the reason for growing investor confidence in Ford. Since the company has been the top-selling US automaker for the past three months, the price of its shares has increased. This indicates that inventory is a key factor in determining market sentiment about Ford. That being said, the production and sale of vehicles by competitors can adversely affect F stock.

Another major factor driving the price of Ford in the future will be its electric vehicles. As the world increasingly turns towards electric cars, Ford is expected to benefit from its all-electric version of the F-150, the Ford Lightning, which is set to launch in spring 2022 and has already accumulated over 160,000 pre-orders.

Interest rates also impact the stock because consumers factor in the cost of financing, which eventually affects sales. In early December 2021, Ford's stock price was down about 3.9% due to the increased likelihood of higher interest rates.

Ford Stock Price in the Past

The past performance of Ford on the stock exchange is not, in any way, an indicator of its future performance. However, knowing how F shares have fared in the past few years can help make less risky and more knowledgeable decisions with your money when considering Ford stock predictions.

The chart below shows the prices of Ford common stock for the past 5 years.

As evident from the graph, the years 2020 and 2021 appear to be the most interesting for the company. While there were fluctuations in the prices even before 2020, it was this year when the prices severely dipped to a low of $4.24 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global supply chain and automotive manufacturing.

That being said, Ford exhibited remarkable recovery after this bearish movement and went on to achieve values it had not ever seen before. The highest price of $21.45 was recorded on 12 July 2021.

Apart from these, a few useful statistics about its performance in the last year are listed below:

• Ford's 52-week high of $21.49 occurred on 10 December 2021.
• Its 52-week low of $8.43 occurred on 4 January 2021.

Ford Stock Technical Analysis

According to the technical analysis conducted by TradingView, at the time of writing this article, Ford's stock is in a neutral position. The oscillators and the moving averages both indicate neutrality. While most oscillators, including the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Bull Bear Power, are neutral, the moving averages show an interesting situation where half the indicators are pointing towards Buy while the rest are hinting at a Sell rating. The overall effect, however, is determined to be neutral.

This means that, at present, the technical analysis shows neither buying nor selling pressure, and those interested in this stock should either hold it if they already own it or wait before buying it. Conclusively, no bullish or bearish movements are expected in the near future.

When it comes to the end of December 2021 and the start of January 2022, the oscillators are suggesting slight selling pressure, but the moving averages are indicating a Strong Buy. Thus, the overall summary gives the green light to those interested in buying Ford stock in the next 30 days.

Ford Stock Forecast for 2022 by Experts

Before delving into Ford stock predictions for the upcoming few months or years, let's consider expert opinions and learn what industry analysts think F stock will be worth in the near future.

Brian Johnson

Citing tight inventories as one of the car price drivers, Barclays analyst Brian Johnson expects automakers — not auto suppliers — to achieve good margins from car sales in 2022. Hence, Johnson increased his target price for Ford stock in 2022 from $18 to $23, bringing in interested investors, too.

Colin Langan

The renowned Wells Fargo automotive and mobility analyst Colin Langan also raised his bank's price target for F - from $19 to $23. Among the reasons he cited for this move is the expected ease in supply chain issues that have hampered automobile production the past year. 

Moreover, Ford's previously held a 12 percent stake in Rivian, an electric vehicle startup, and its share of Argo AI, a startup based on self-driving, autonomous cars, are also forecasted to attract investments worldwide.

Short-Term Ford (F) Price Prediction for 2022

As for Ford's current economic environment and performance, the following are among some of the most well-grounded Ford stock predictions for 2022.

Long Forecast

According to estimates by Long Forecast, the first quarter of 2022 isn't likely to bring any improvement in Ford shares. In fact, the price is predicted to slightly drop from its current value. However, bullish movement is expected in the remaining months of the year, with the price expected to go to a high of $25.97. The table below shows the forecasts for each month of 2022. 

CoinPriceForecast

CoinPriceForecast has exhibited strong confidence in the earning potential of Ford in 2022. It has some of the most optimistic predictions for Ford's performance in FY22. It estimates that by the middle of the year, F shares of Ford could be worth $25.48, whereas the year could end with Ford stock price as high as $28.56.

Ford Price Forecast for 2023-2025

Analysis of the F stock forecast for 2023, 2024 and 2025 suggests that Ford stock will experience both bearish and bullish movements in the future. There is far too much fluctuation in the predictions, as estimated by Wallet Investor, for one to guess with any degree of confidence whether Ford stock will be higher, lower or nearly the same compared to its current price.

Long-Term Ford Stock Price Prediction for 2026-2030

With expectations such as Ford's annual electric vehicle sales to be close to 1.24 million units by fiscal year 2030, predictions place the expected price of Ford stock for 2026 between $57.43 and $93.66. According to AI Pickup, the period of 2026 to 2030 can see the price of Ford shares ranging from $43.29 to $45.97. Interestingly, this forecast is very conservative and does not expect Ford to bring in the kind of profits that most other traders, brokers and exchanges think it will.

While these predictions paint a very promising future for Ford in 2026 and beyond, be cognizant of the fact that a Ford stock forecast so far in advance might not be beneficial at all considering their volatile nature and dependence on a number of internal and external factors.

Conclusion

In light of the predictions and driving factors behind its price, experts estimate that Ford stock will increase in the future. Not only is global automotive manufacturing accelerating, but supply chain issues are also easing and will further improve in 2022. These, coupled with the fact that Ford plans to release new models of its vehicles and is actively participating in the electric vehicles and autonomous driving race, the prospects appear very bright for the company at the moment.

That being said, stock prices are more often than not characterised by volatility which must be taken into account when making any decision to trade or invest.

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this article is only to provide authentic and reliable information to the readers, not to guide them in any way or offer any recommendations. Before taking any trading or investment decision, it is imperative that you conduct your own research and analyse the pros and cons of any possible approach.

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