Is F the consumer cyclical sector performing well?

With a market cap of $51.1 billion, Ford Motor Company (F) Designs, manufactures, markets, and services Ford trucks, SUVs, commercial vans, passenger cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles in markets such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. Its operations are organized into segments including Ford Blue, Ford Model E, Ford Pro, and Ford Credit, covering the development of internal combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles with digital technologies.

Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Ford Motor Company fits that criteria right. In addition to manufacturing and selling vehicles through dealers and distributors, the company provides financing, leasing, telematics, EV charging solutions, and other mobility services to retail and commercial customers.

Shares of the American automaker are down 15.7% from a 52-week high of $14.80. Over the past three months, shares of Ford Motor Co. have fallen 3.6%, while the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF ( XLY ) has fallen nearly 3% over the same period.

Ford Motor shares are down 4.3% on a YTD basis, lagging behind XLY’s 2.7% decline. However, long-term, F shares have gained 30.2% over the past 52 weeks, eclipsing XLY’s 9.9% gain over the same period.

The stock has shown a bullish trend, consistently trading above its 50-day moving average since late April 2025 and above its 200-day moving average since early May 2025.

Shares of F rose 2.1% after Q4 results on February 10, 2025. The company reported record full-year revenue of $187.3 billion, marking the fifth consecutive year of revenue growth, and generated $21.3 billion in operating cash flow with $3.5 billion. The pro segment, which generates more than $66 billion in revenue and double-digit margins in EBIT of $6.8 billion, with Ford Credit revenue increasing 55% to $2.6 billion.

Additionally, the company issued a positive 2026 outlook, forecasting adjusted EBIT of $8 billion-$10 billion and adjusted free cash flow of $5 billion-$6 billion.

In comparison, rival General Motors Co. (GM) has lagged Ford Motor stock on a YTD basis, with GM shares down 5.9%. Shares of General Motors are up 57.8% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing F stock.

Despite Ford Motor’s better performance than the sector over the past year, analysts are cautious about its prospects, with a consensus “hold” rating from 23 analysts covering the stock, and an average price target of $13.51 suggesting an 8.3% premium to current levels.

As of the date of publication, Sohni Mondal had no position (either directly or indirectly) in any of the matters mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is for informational purposes only. This article was originally published on Barchart.com