In this exclusive analysis, we delve into the latest findings from the DividendRank report and zero in on companies that have witnessed insider buying in the past six months. This insight is particularly significant as officers and directors usually possess a distinct inside look at the company’s operations. When insiders choose to invest their own money in the stock, it often signals an expectation of profitability or potential undervaluation. One such company that currently stands out in this regard is Ford Motor Co. (Symbol: F), where Chief EV, Digital & Design Officer, John Douglas Field, has made notable purchases.
Back on December 8, 2023, Field invested over $2 million into 182,000 shares of F, at a cost per share of $11.05. With shares subsequently trading around $11.74 per share, showing a 6.3% increase over Field’s purchase price, his confidence appears to be well-founded. As of now, Ford Motor Co. shares are trading +0.47% for the day. The one-year performance chart exhibits a solid trajectory for F shares in comparison to its 200-day moving average.
Looking at the broader 52-week range, F’s stock has seen a low of $9.63 per share and a high of $15.42, with the most recent trade recorded at $11.75. A comprehensive table detailing insider buying over the past six months confirms the trend of confident purchases.
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2023 | John Douglas Field | Chief EV, Digital & Design Off | 182,000 | $11.05 | $2,010,590.40 |
The DividendRank report has highlighted the attractive valuation and strong profitability metrics displayed by F shares. With its current price and annual dividend yield of 5.12%, Ford Motor Co.’s performance compares exceptionally well against the average company in Dividend Channel’s coverage universe. Moreover, the report emphasizes Ford Motor Co.’s robust quarterly dividend history and favorable long-term growth rates in fundamental data points.
The report’s assertion that “dividend investors favor investigating robust, profitable companies trading at an attractive valuation” aligns with the goal of the proprietary DividendRank formula. The ultimate aim is to identify the top ‘interesting’ stocks for investors, intended as a source of further research.
Ford Motor Co.’s annualized dividend is $0.6/share, paid in quarterly installments, with the most recent dividend ex-date being on 10/31/2023. The long-term dividend history chart reinforces the significance of past dividends in evaluating their future sustainability.
