NYSE$F
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
Revenue & EPS history
Ford · Revenue · Quarterly
$41.5B
Revenue by segment
Ford · $40.7B total across 3 segments · Q1 2023
- Ford Blue$25.1B—61.7%
- Ford Pro$13.2B—32.4%
- Ford Credit$2.39B—5.9%
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
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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