5 Cash-Rich Stocks to Buy Right Now

2. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)

Operating Cash Flow (TTM): $18.92 Billion

On June 8, UBS raised its price recommendation on Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) to $17 from $14. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm said the stock’s 28% gain over the past month has been driven by growing enthusiasm around Ford Energy’s battery energy storage system opportunity. According to the analyst, future customer announcements related to the battery energy storage business could serve as catalysts for the stock.UBS noted that Ford holds the license for CATL lithium iron phosphate technology in the U.S., a position the firm believes is difficult for competitors to replicate.

While Ford remains primarily an automotive company, UBS estimates that Ford Energy will account for only 6% of earnings by 2030. Even so, the analyst argued that investors may find the Ford Energy story more compelling than some other non-automotive opportunities.

Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) develops and delivers Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans, and cars, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. The company also provides connected services, including BlueCruise (ADAS) and security solutions.

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