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Yahoo
12-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford to Invest $2 Billion in Kentucky Plant to Assemble Affordable EVs
Ford Motor (F) said Monday it plans to invest about $2 billion in its Louisville, Kentucky, plant wi
Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Fabrinet (FN) is a Solid Choice
Growth investors focus on stocks that are seeing above-average financial growth, as this feature helps these securities garner the market's attention and deliver solid returns. But finding a growth stock that can live up to its true potential can be a tough task. In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end. However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which looks beyond the traditional growth attributes to analyze a company's real growth prospects. Our proprietary system currently recommends Fabrinet (FN) as one such stock. This company not only has a favorable Growth Score, but also carries a top Zacks Rank. Research shows that stocks carrying the best growth features consistently beat the market. And for stocks that have a combination of a Growth Score of A or B and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), returns are even better. While there are numerous reasons why the stock of this company that assembles optical, electro-mechanical and electronic devices for other companies is a great growth pick right now, we have highlighted three of the most important factors below: Earnings Growth Arguably nothing is more important than earnings growth, as surging profit levels is what most investors are after. And for growth investors, double-digit earnings growth is definitely preferable, and often an indication of strong prospects (and stock price gains) for the company under consideration. While the historical EPS growth rate for Fabrinet is 25.6%, investors should actually focus on the projected growth. The company's EPS is expected to grow 17.5% this year, crushing the industry average, which calls for EPS growth of 15.9%. Cash Flow Growth Cash is the lifeblood of any business, but higher-than-average cash flow growth is more beneficial and important for growth-oriented companies than for mature companies. That's because, high cash accumulation enables these companies to undertake new projects without raising expensive outside funds. Right now, year-over-year cash flow growth for Fabrinet is 14.4%, which is higher than many of its peers. In fact, the rate compares to the industry average of -14%. While investors should actually consider the current cash flow growth, it's worth taking a look at the historical rate too for putting the current reading into proper perspective. The company's annualized cash flow growth rate has been 17.1% over the past 3-5 years versus the industry average of 5.1%. Promising Earnings Estimate Revisions Beyond the metrics outlined above, investors should consider the trend in earnings estimate revisions. A positive trend is a plus here. Empirical research shows that there is a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. The current-year earnings estimates for Fabrinet have been revising upward. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year has surged 3.6% over the past month. Bottom Line While the overall earnings estimate revisions have made Fabrinet a Zacks Rank #2 stock, it has earned itself a Growth Score of B based on a number of factors, including the ones discussed above. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. This combination positions Fabrinet well for outperformance, so growth investors may want to bet on it. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Fabrinet (FN) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford, General Motors Second-Quarter US Vehicle Sales Rise Amid Mixed EV Trends
US vehicle sales growth at Ford Motor (F) and General Motors (GM) accelerated in the second quarter
Globe and Mail
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
Ford Stock (NYSE:F) Rises With May Sales Numbers
When legacy automaker Ford (F) first revealed plans to supply all its customers with employee pricing, it was a bold move. A lot of people wondered how it would turn out. And the numbers for May suggest that it went pretty well indeed. Investors were certainly pleased with how it all boiled down, because they sent Ford shares up over 2% in Tuesday afternoon's trading. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter May 2025 brought with it a whopping 16.3% increase in sales against May 2024's numbers. These numbers were led by a 17.2% surge in sales of internal combustion vehicle models. Since these cars are usually the leaders in sales anyway, their surge allowed for a massive gain overall. This was vital, as Ford also posted a 25% drop in the sales of all its electric vehicles. Round things out with a 29% jump in hybrid car sales, and the picture was complete. Admittedly, some of those sales are likely customers front-loading, moving up purchases originally planned for later in the year to take advantage of the employee pricing. And with price hikes likely to come in the second half of the year, future sales may not be so productive. A Captivating Range Those hybrid vehicles are starting to catch a lot of notice, as one report noted that the range on the hybrid F-150 is proving more impressive than imagined. That report found that, despite driving in and around Seattle—which is pretty much a guarantee of stop-and-go urban driving—the vehicle still managed to get around 700 miles on a single tank of gasoline. It certainly helps that the F-150 in question got around 23 miles per gallon, which is respectable for a large-size truck. Throw in the fact the F-150 also has a wallet-busting 30.6 gallon tank—a fill-up for that one would run over $90 in many places—and the longevity of this vehicle becomes almost impossible. Plus, the tester in question reported that the battery life in the vehicle was more than sufficient to keep devices charged while traveling, especially with BlueCruise active. Is Ford Stock a Good Buy Right Now? Turning to Wall Street, analysts have a Hold consensus rating on F stock based on two Buys, 12 Holds and three Sells assigned in the past three months, as indicated by the graphic below. After a 17.04% loss in its share price over the past year, the average F price target of $9.71 per share implies 4.62% downside risk. See more F analyst ratings Disclosure
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bernstein Ups Ford (F) Price Target, Cautions on H2 Risks
On May 24, Bernstein SocGen Group maintained its Underperform rating for Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) but revised its price target from $7 to $8.30. Daniel Roeska, the firm's analyst, cautioned about possible difficulties in the second half of 2025 but pointed to the year's strong start as a reason for optimism. According to Roeska, Ford's strong first-quarter performance in 2025 and probable continued strength in the second quarter are encouraging indicators. He did, however, warn that production reductions and tariff challenges are signs that Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) may be bracing for a second-half decline. That said, Roeska pointed out that Ford's plans to minimize the effects of tariffs, alongside the robust performance of Ford Credit, might give the company the possibility of weathering the storm. Knowing this, Bernstein SocGen Group lowered Ford's 2026 earnings per share prediction by 5.8% to $1.66. While we acknowledge the potential of F to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than F and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. Read More: and . Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
