Ford Invests $2 Billion to Shift to Energy Storage Business
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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- Market Shift: Ford plans to convert its Kentucky battery factory into an energy storage production line, investing $2 billion to leverage nearly $6 billion in previous investments to address the challenges posed by slowing EV sales.
- Growing Demand: Electricity usage is rising for the first time in years due to increased demand from data centers, with states like California requiring utilities to consider investing in energy storage, indicating a growing market potential.
- Competitive Landscape: Tesla has invested in energy storage for a decade, while Ford and GM made significant announcements in 2025, although the market remains in its infancy and future demand is still uncertain.
- Technical Challenges: Ford lacks direct experience in energy storage; despite collaborating with CATL, the world's largest battery maker, it faces challenges related to skill gaps in technology and marketing to adapt to this emerging market.
Analyst Views on F
Wall Street analysts forecast F stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for F is 12.46 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 15.00 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.
12 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
9 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 13.980
Low
10.00
Averages
12.46
High
15.00
Current: 13.980
Low
10.00
Averages
12.46
High
15.00
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.
