Ford stock jumps nearly 5% on Piper Sandler upgrade as investors look past EV cuts
Ford shares rose 4.8% to $14.40 in after-hours trading Thursday after Piper Sandler upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $16. General Motors recorded a $6 billion charge tied to reduced EV investments as Detroit automakers shift focus amid weaker demand and the end of federal tax credits. Ford’s U.S. sales climbed 6% in 2025, with hybrid sales up nearly 22%.