Ford Explores Battery Partnership with BYD as Hybrid Sales Rise 18%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
- Battery Partnership Exploration: Ford is reportedly in discussions with China's BYD for a potential collaboration to purchase batteries for its hybrid models, reflecting a strategic shift as hybrid sales rose 18% YoY in Q4, indicating growing market demand.
- Robotaxi Fleet Expansion: Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide announced that its global fleet has surpassed 1,000 autonomous vehicles, reaching 1,023, and has achieved driverless operations in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Abu Dhabi, marking rapid growth in the global market.
- Tesla Sales Slump: Despite Tesla's recent sales slump, with North American EV sales down 4% in 2025 due to the expiration of the Federal EV tax credit, the global EV market remains robust, highlighting sustained demand for electric vehicles.
- NIO's Commitment to Europe: In light of new EU tariff frameworks affecting China-made EVs, NIO reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its business in Europe, expressing satisfaction with its steady progress toward consensus, demonstrating its determination in the international market.
Analyst Views on F
Wall Street analysts forecast F stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for F is 13.65 USD with a low forecast of 11.00 USD and a high forecast of 16.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
10 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 13.440
Low
11.00
Averages
13.65
High
16.00
Current: 13.440
Low
11.00
Averages
13.65
High
16.00
About F
Ford Motor Company is an automobile company. The Company develops and delivers Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The Company’s segments include Ford Blue, Ford Model e, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit. The Ford Blue segment primarily includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers. The Ford Model e segment primarily includes the sale of its electric vehicles, service parts, accessories, and digital services for retail customers. The Ford Pro segment primarily includes the sale of Ford and Lincoln vehicles, service parts, accessories, and services for commercial, government, and rental customers. The Ford Credit segment consists of the Ford Credit business on a consolidated basis, which is primarily vehicle-related financing and leasing activities. Its vehicle brands are Ford and Lincoln.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
