Ford posts profit increase in 2024 on highest revenue year, beats expectations

[Sherminator98]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2025/02/05/ford-2024-earnings-fourth-quarter-profit-highest-revenue-year/78252696007/

[akirby]

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Ford Pro, the commercial vehicle business, reported $9.015 billion in operating income, up 25% year-over-year, and a 13.5% operating margin. Ford has predicted $9 billion in earnings from the division. The outlook is between $3.5 billion and $4 billion from Ford Blue in 2025

 

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For the full year, the Dearborn automaker recorded a $10.2 billion adjusted operating profit, a 5.5% margin, on revenue of $185 billion, which was up 5% from 2023 and marked Ford's highest revenue year.

 

 

crosstown rival General Motors Co. made $6 billion in net income on revenue of $187.4 billion.

 

[DeluxeStang]

Ok so help me wrap my noodle around this. Yes, the tariffs are a concern, but those were suspended, realistically, they probably won't go into place given the level of pushback they received. Sure, Ford is losing money on evs, but taking corrective action to rectify this in the coming years. They have a robust revenue stream, are making billions of dollars in profit every year, and exceeded analyst expectations for the quarter. 

 

So with all of that in mind, can someone tell me why Ford stock is having it's worst day in 4 or so years right now? Right after I bought in as well in the high 9s. It's like I have the worst luck with timing the market, the first time I invested in the stock market was in mid 2019... Gotta laugh or you'll cry. Hopefully it recovers to the low to mid 10s in the coming weeks. 

[ausrutherford]

24 minutes ago, DeluxeStang said:

Ok so help me wrap my noodle around this. Yes, the tariffs are a concern, but those were suspended, realistically, they probably won't go into place given the level of pushback they received. Sure, Ford is losing money on evs, but taking corrective action to rectify this in the coming years. They have a robust revenue stream, are making billions of dollars in profit every year, and exceeded analyst expectations for the quarter. 

 

So with all of that in mind, can someone tell me why Ford stock is having it's worst day in 4 or so years right now? Right after I bought in as well in the high 9s. It's like I have the worst luck with timing the market, the first time I invested in the stock market was in mid 2019... Gotta laugh or you'll cry. Hopefully it recovers to the low to mid 10s in the coming weeks. 

 

1. As always, Ford stock will be lower than it should as the voting rights for the stock are controlled by the family, and not by Wall Street investors as they would like it.

 

2. Wall Street does not like uncertainty. If there is a chance the tariffs are implemented, then they will treat it as bad.

 

3. They see Ford's lack of profit in EVs will lead to a lack of future investment. Lack of future investment will mean they are behind Chinese competition. A reminder that the Chinese brands are not just in China anymore, but have swarmed emerging markets and are establishing plants in Mexico and Europe too. 

59 minutes ago, akirby said:

 

 

 

Anyone else find it crazy how close Ford is to GM in revenue?!?!

[jpd80]

A good result for Ford while cross town rival, GM took a $3 billion write down on its Chinese operations.

[Akin33]

On 2/6/2025 at 5:19 PM, ausrutherford said:

 

1. As always, Ford stock will be lower than it should as the voting rights for the stock are controlled by the family, and not by Wall Street investors as they would like it.

 

2. Wall Street does not like uncertainty. If there is a chance the tariffs are implemented, then they will treat it as bad.

 

3. They see Ford's lack of profit in EVs will lead to a lack of future investment. Lack of future investment will mean they are behind Chinese competition. A reminder that the Chinese brands are not just in China anymore, but have swarmed emerging markets and are establishing plants in Mexico and Europe too. 
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Great to see Ford reporting higher profits along with record revenue. That’s a strong sign they’re executing well, especially given the broader market challenges. It suggests their product mix and cost controls are paying off.

The real test will be whether they can sustain this momentum with ongoing cost pressures and investments, but overall this looks like a solid result and a positive signal for the company going forward.

[mackinaw]

1 hour ago, Akin33 said:

Great to see Ford reporting higher profits along with record revenue. That’s a strong sign they’re executing well, especially given the broader market challenges. It suggests their product mix and cost controls are paying off.

The real test will be whether they can sustain this momentum with ongoing cost pressures and investments, but overall this looks like a solid result and a positive signal for the company going forward.

 

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[rmc523]

I was very confused why they were talking about 2024.....