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Ford Motor Co · Q1 2023 earnings

Q1 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Ford's first-quarter results were positively impacted by its strategic focus on distinct customer groups, leading to increased revenue, net income, and EBIT.

Ford reported a strong first quarter in 2023, with revenue up 20% year-over-year to $41.5 billion and net income of $1.8 billion, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss. The company's focus on distinct customer groups through Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro contributed to the positive results, with Ford Pro and Ford Blue both achieving EBIT margins exceeding 10%. Ford reaffirms its full-year guidance for adjusted EBIT and adjusted free cash flow.

  • Revenue increased by 20% year-over-year, reaching $41.5 billion.
  • Net income was $1.8 billion, a significant turnaround from the $3.1 billion net loss in the same period last year.
  • Adjusted EBIT rose by 45% to $3.4 billion.
  • Ford Pro and Ford Blue segments both achieved EBIT margins exceeding 10%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$41.5B

Previous: $34.5B+20.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.63

Previous: $0.38+65.8%
EBIT Margin

8.1%

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$1.76B

Previous: -$3.12B+156.3%
Net Income

$1.76B

Previous: -$3.12B+156.3%
Operating Income

$2.11B

Previous: $1.34B+57.3%
Gross Profit

$6.81B

Previous: $5.44B+25.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$22.1B

Previous: $21B+5.4%
Total Assets

$257B

Previous: $253B+1.5%
Stock-Based Comp

$100M

Previous: $67M+49.3%

Revenue & EPS history

Ford · Revenue · Quarterly

$41.5B

Q1 2023+20.3%vs Q1 2022
Beat estimate in 13 of 15 quarters(87%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Ford · $40.7B total across 3 segments · Q1 2023

  • Ford Blue
    $25.1B
  • Ford Pro
    $13.2B
  • Ford Credit
    $2.39B

Forward guidance

Ford is maintaining its full-year 2023 performance expectations, with adjusted EBIT between $9 billion and $11 billion and adjusted free cash flow of about $6 billion.

Tailwinds

  • Supply chain improvements
  • Higher industry volumes
  • Launch of the all-new Super Duty truck
  • Lower costs of goods sold
  • Lower costs for materials and commodities

Headwinds

  • Economic uncertainty around the globe
  • Higher industrywide customer incentives
  • Lower profit from Ford Credit
  • Lower past service pension income
  • Exchange rates and growth-related investments

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2023

Historical avgQ1 2023

-0.9%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.6%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.1%

Avg return

30 days after

42%

31 / 73 earnings

Positive

+11.6%

Q2 2022

Best reaction

-19.3%

Q2 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.0%-4.5%+42.7%
Q4 2025+2.1%+4.1%-14.0%
Q3 2025+7.5%+7.3%+4.0%
Q2 2025+1.8%+1.7%+8.3%
Q1 2025+2.7%+2.6%-0.7%
Q4 2024-7.5%-8.0%-1.1%
Q3 2024-6.0%-7.7%+0.3%
Q2 2024-19.3%-20.4%-18.5%
Q1 2024+0.8%-1.5%-6.0%
Q4 2023+10.4%+9.4%+7.1%
Q3 2023-13.7%-15.5%-9.9%
Q2 2023-3.0%-1.8%-12.9%
Q1 2023-2.2%-0.6%+0.4%
Q4 2022-4.1%-2.5%-5.1%
Q3 2022+1.3%+4.2%+9.7%
Q2 2022+11.6%+22.3%+22.9%
Q1 2022-0.6%-3.0%-7.3%
Q4 2021-12.9%-14.1%-18.3%
Q3 2021+5.8%+12.6%+23.9%
Q2 2021+4.4%+0.9%-3.5%
Q1 2021-9.8%-6.9%+16.3%
Q4 2020+2.8%+6.5%+9.6%
Q3 2020-0.3%-2.7%+14.8%
Q2 2020-4.5%-0.9%+0.3%
Q1 2020+1.7%-4.8%+13.2%
Q4 2019-7.5%-9.7%-24.9%
Q3 2019-5.2%-5.1%-2.0%
Q2 2019-6.0%-5.6%-13.8%
Q1 2019+8.8%+9.2%+2.7%
Q4 2018+1.2%-2.9%-3.4%
Q3 2018+4.7%+8.0%+6.3%
Q2 2018-6.4%-4.7%-8.4%
Q1 2018+4.3%+2.6%+5.0%
Q4 2017-3.3%-9.3%-18.7%
Q3 2017+0.2%+1.9%+0.5%
Q2 2017-0.8%-0.4%-4.0%
Q1 2017-1.1%-5.9%-5.8%
Q4 2016-2.3%-3.4%-2.5%
Q3 2016-1.3%-2.3%+1.3%
Q2 2016-8.5%-13.7%-10.5%
Q1 2016-0.7%
Q4 2015+0.8%
Q3 2015-4.5%
Q2 2015+4.5%
Q1 2015+0.8%
Q4 2014+1.7%
Q3 2014-4.0%
Q2 2014-0.9%
Q1 2014-2.1%
Q4 2013-2.9%
Q3 2013+0.5%
Q2 2013+0.1%
Q1 2013+0.8%
Q4 2012-6.2%
Q3 2012+7.7%
Q2 2012-1.1%
Q1 2012-2.4%
Q4 2011-3.7%
Q2 2011-3.7%
Q3 2011-0.9%
Q1 2011+2.0%
Q4 2007-2.7%
Q4 2010-2.7%
Q3 2010-0.9%
Q2 2010+0.5%
Q1 2009+3.1%
Q1 2010-4.9%
Q4 2009+0.1%
Q3 2008+9.8%
Q3 2009+9.8%
Q2 2009-2.8%
Q4 2008-2.8%
Q2 2008-2.8%

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