Piper Sandler Maintains a Buy on Ford Motor (F)

​Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is one of the Best Autonomous Vehicle Stocks to Buy Now. On January 26, Alexander Potter from Piper Sandler reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $16 price target. Earlier on January 23, Dan Levy from Barclays reiterated a Hold rating on Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) and raised the price target from $12 to $13.

​Analysts at Piper Sandler noted that they expect warranty improvements, which will act as a potential catalyst for 2026 earnings. The firm noted that the company has historically struggled with quality and has outspent General Motors in warranty expenses as a percentage of vehicle price in 24 out of 27 quarters. The firm expects Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) to address these issues in 2026. If the company tackles these challenges, it can generate around $2.8 billion in incremental EBIT year-over-year and boost its EPS by $0.54.

​On the other hand, Barclays noted that the updated price target reflects the company’s updated outlook on the mobility group as part of its Q4 earnings preview. The firm finds the car market attractive, driven by healthy production rates and reduced electric vehicle losses.

​Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) develops, delivers, and services Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans, and cars, and Lincoln luxury vehicles worldwide.

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