Ford Stock’s Wild October: $1B Fire Shock, EV Slump & a Big Earnings Test Ahead
Ford shares traded near $12 on Oct. 22, steady after a sharp drop earlier this month following a supplier fire that could cost up to $1 billion in 2025 earnings. Q3 results are due Oct. 23, with analysts expecting a 20% profit drop. Ford has issued 109 U.S. recalls this year and paid a $165 million fine for slow recall action. Gasoline trucks and SUVs remain strong sellers, while EV sales and profits lag.