Ford To Halt F-150 EV Production For 7 Weeks Next Month
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Ford Motor Company is set to halt production of its F-150 Lightning EV for seven weeks due to weaker-than-expected demand. This pause will occur from mid-November to the end of the year, including holiday downtime. Ford has sold 22,807 units in the first nine months of 2024, but the F-150 EV is not yet profitable. Ford shares have dropped over 15.42% year-to-date.
October 31, 2024 | 6:25 pm
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Ford is halting F-150 Lightning production for seven weeks due to weak demand, impacting its stock negatively. The F-150 EV is not yet profitable despite higher sales in 2024.
The halt in production indicates weaker demand for Ford's F-150 Lightning, which is a significant product in their EV lineup. This news is likely to negatively impact investor sentiment and the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The First Trust Nasdaq Transportation ETF, which includes Ford, may see a slight negative impact due to Ford's production halt and stock decline.
FTXR includes Ford, and the negative news about Ford's production halt could slightly impact the ETF's performance.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 30
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF, which includes Ford, might experience minor pressure due to Ford's production halt and stock decline.
WBIY includes Ford, and the negative news about Ford's production halt could slightly affect the ETF's performance.
CONFIDENCE 60
IMPORTANCE 30
RELEVANCE 20