Executive Summary
In Q2 2024, Ford Motor Company reported revenues of $47.8 billion, reflecting a 6% increase year-over-year driven by strong demand for key products like the F-150 and Transit. Notably, adjusted EBIT reached $2.8 billion with a margin of 5.8%, despite challenges such as rising warranty costs and supply chain pressures. Management reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Ford into a high-margin business with significant growth potential in the electric vehicle (EV) market through its Ford+ strategy. The company anticipates continued free cash flow strength, raising guidance to a range of $7.5 billion to $8.5 billion for the year, providing a solid foundation for ongoing investments and dividend payouts, including a declared dividend of $0.15 per share.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 21.59% | YoY:-39.49%
QoQ: 39.29% | YoY:-28.69%
Key Insights
**Revenue Performance**: $47.8 billion (YoY growth of 6%, QoQ growth of 12%).
**Operating Income**: $1.75 billion, reflecting operating margin of 5.8%.
**Net Income**: $1.83 billion, a decline of 4.5% YoY due to increased warranty reserves and higher manufacturing costs.
**Earnings Per Share (EPS)**: $0.46, down from $0.48 YoY.
**Free Cash Flow**: $3.2 billion for the quarter, increasing guidance for full year to $7.5-$8.5 billion.
**Liquidity**: Strong balance sheet with approximately $27 billi...
Financial Highlights
Revenue Performance: $47.8 billion (YoY growth of 6%, QoQ growth of 12%).
Operating Income: $1.75 billion, reflecting operating margin of 5.8%.
Net Income: $1.83 billion, a decline of 4.5% YoY due to increased warranty reserves and higher manufacturing costs.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): $0.46, down from $0.48 YoY.
Free Cash Flow: $3.2 billion for the quarter, increasing guidance for full year to $7.5-$8.5 billion.
Liquidity: Strong balance sheet with approximately $27 billion in cash and $45 billion in liquidity, which offers flexibility to navigate a dynamic environment.
Income Statement
| Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
| Revenue |
47.81B |
6.35% |
11.76% |
| Gross Profit |
4.53B |
-39.49% |
21.59% |
| Operating Income |
1.76B |
-28.69% |
39.29% |
| Net Income |
1.83B |
-4.49% |
37.46% |
| EPS |
0.46 |
-4.17% |
39.39% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
3.67%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$1.38
freeCashFlowPerShare
$0.86
dividendPayoutRatio
32.7%
Management Commentary
Management Commentary on Strategy and Performance:
- CEO Jim Farley emphasized the company's transformation into a high-margin business, expressing confidence in Ford's ability to 'break free from low-margin, capital-intensive attributes' that have historically constrained valuations in the automotive sector.
- CFO John Lawler remarked, 'We are aggressively working to remake Ford into a higher-growth, higher-margin and more durable business,' underscoring confidence in the automotive lineup and positive cash generation habits.
- Management recognized the importance of software and digital services, indicating an anticipated $1 billion revenue target for software next year with over 50% gross margins.
Jim Farley: 'Execution against our Ford+ plan allows us to break free from the low-margin, capital-intensive and cyclical attributes that have constrained auto valuations for a long time.'
β Jim Farley
John Lawler: 'We're generating stronger and more consistent cash flow than just a few years ago, evidence that our Ford+ plan is working.'
β John Lawler
Forward Guidance
Management provided adjusted EBIT guidance for 2024 in the range of $10 billion to $12 billion, citing strong customer demand for the new Super Duty and ongoing efforts to control costs amid industry pressures. The expectation for free cash flow to range from $7.5 billion to $8.5 billion represents an increase in operational confidence. Management aims to continue improving industrial systems and capital efficiency, while monitoring warranty impacts and addressing inflationary pressures in critical manufacturing areas.