Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of Ford Motor Company and other ratings that are associated with this issuer. The review was conducted through a rating committee held on 21 February 2024 in which Moody's reassessed the appropriateness of the rating...
While Japan’s automakers have upped their game in the EV space, they remain laggards on the global stage. With the EV markets now in trouble, analyst Julie Boote assesses whether or not the Japanese assemblers have been vindicated in their more cautious approach to electrification.
A director at Ford Motor Co bought 182,000 shares at 11.047USD and the significance rating of the trade was 78/100. Is that information sufficient for you to make an investment decision? This report gives details of those trades and adds context and analysis to them such that you can judge whether these trading decisions are ones worth following. Included in the report is a detailed share price chart which plots discretionary trades by all the company's directors over the last two years clearl...
Tesla’s plans to halve EV manufacturing costs rely heavily on the increased use of gigacasting. Using massive aluminium die-casting machines to achieve this, however, is not only a major technological challenge, it requires substantial initial investments. Nevertheless, global automakers and suppliers are now exploring the possibilities of gigacasting, as the race for EV cost competitiveness is on. In this report, analyst Julie Boote outlines the benefits and challenges of gigacasting, examines ...
Summary Volvo Car AB - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the company's structure, operation, SWOT analysis, product and service offerings and corporate actions, providing a 360˚ view of the company. Key Highlights Volvo Car AB (Volvo Car) is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd, is a car manufacturing company. It manufactures wide range of cars including SUVs, wagons and sedans. Volvo Car ...
DBRS Morningstar published a commentary titled “Perfect Storm Brewing: Detroit 3 Labour Talks with UAW.” Key highlights include: -- The current round of discussions between the Detroit 3 and the UAW could prove contentious for several reasons, including material macroeconomic headwinds, high inflation, rising interest rates, and cost of living. -- The industry’s transition to electric vehicles, wages, and job security will be key negotiating points. -- New leadership for auto manufacturers and...
Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) upgraded the ratings of Ford Motor Company (Ford), including the corporate family rating to Ba1 from Ba2, the probability of default rating to Ba1-PD from Ba2-PD, and the senior unsecured rating to Ba1 from Ba2. Moody's also upgraded the senior unsecured rating of...
On June 14, 2023, DBRS Limited (DBRS Morningstar) upgraded Ford Motor Company’s (Ford or the Company) Issuer Rating to BBB (low) from BB (high). DBRS Morningstar also upgraded the ratings on Ford’s Long-Term Debt, Revolving Credit Facility, and Senior Unsecured Convertible Debt to BBB (low) from BB (high). Concurrently, DBRS Morningstar upgraded Ford Motor Credit Company LLC’s (Ford Motor Credit) Long-Term Debt rating and Long-Term Issuer Rating to BBB (low) from BB (high) as well as its Short-T...
Climate change risk already affects the major automotive issuers we rate; essentially all automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have made substantial investments as they shift to electric vehicle (EV) production and away from internal combustion engine vehicles. In the near term, our outlook for the sector is neutral, with company credit profiles supported by reasonable profitability, robust liquidity positions, and conservative financial postures. Over the longer term, this EV tr...
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