Ford Motor reported U.S. sales grew 10.7% Y/Y to 170,933 units in May, driven by strong demand for models Ford F-150 and E-Series. Truck sales were up 31.6% Y/Y at 98,168 units, whereas SUV sales dipped 9.7% Y/Y to 69,206 units. Electrified vehicles sales at the same time fell 13% Y/Y to 5,444 units. Earlier in the week Ford and Tesla announced a partnership allowing Ford EV customers to access Tesla’s fast-charger network, boosting the appeal of Ford’s electric vehicle … Continue reading “Ford U.S. Sales Rose 10.7% in May, Trucks up 31.6%, EV Down 13%”
Rivian Automotive Narrowly Misses 25,000 Electric Truck Production Target
Electric truck developer Rivian Automotive reported it built 24,337 electric vehicles in 2022, narrowly missing its annual target of 25,000 as it ramped up production in the final months of the year. RIVN pumped out 10,020 vehicles in the last quarter. Rivian builds vehicles across two consumer lines and a delivery van for Amazon.com Inc. The company has been making wider losses than estimated in its earnings since going public. Rivian said it delivered 20,332 vehicles to customers during 2022. … Continue reading “Rivian Automotive Narrowly Misses 25,000 Electric Truck Production Target”
Ford Earnings Overcome Cost Pressures, Winds Down Argo AI Autonomous Vehicle JV with Volkswagen
Ford Motor reported better-than-expected third quarter earnings Wednesday as price increases offset input cost pressures and currency headwinds $F had previously warned about. The auto major tightened it’s its guidance for full-year profits to around $11.5 billion, down from a prior estimate of between $11.5 billion to $12.5 billion. Ford said it would wind-down its autonomous vehicle joint venture Argo AI with Germany’s Volkswagen. Ford booked a $2.7 billion non-cash charged linked to its investment as it transitions to what … Continue reading “Ford Earnings Overcome Cost Pressures, Winds Down Argo AI Autonomous Vehicle JV with Volkswagen”
Ford Warns Extra $1 billion in Inflation and Supply Chain Costs Next Quarter
Ford Motor shares fell Monday after the close around 4.5% after the car giant warned investors, the company expect to incur an extra $1 billion in costs during the third quarter due to inflation and supply chain issues. Ford had reported better than expected second quarter earnings. $F now expects Q3 adjusted EBIT of $1.4-1.7 bln with 40,000-45,000 vehicles in inventory by end of Q3 lacking parts in short supply. The announcement comes after FedEx sold off heavily last week … Continue reading “Ford Warns Extra $1 billion in Inflation and Supply Chain Costs Next Quarter”
Electric Truck Developer Rivian Automotive Reaffirms Production Target as Losses Mount
Electric truck developer Rivian Automotive reported wider losses than estimated in its second quarter earnings, losing $1.7 billion. The automaker’s losses more than doubled from the same period last year, when it lost $580 million. RIVN affirmed prior production guidance to launch the R2 vehicle in Georgia with the $15.46 bln cash on hand it still has. Last year the EV upstart raised $11.9 billion to become the largest IPO of 2021, and the largest IPO since Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) … Continue reading “Electric Truck Developer Rivian Automotive Reaffirms Production Target as Losses Mount”
Ford Motor Crushes Earnings, Hikes Dividend Raising Guidance
Ford Motor reported better than expected second quarter earnings after the close Wednesday. $F stick soared after the automaker reaffirmed its 2022 outlook and hiked the Ford stock dividend. Strong demand for both the traditional combustion and new electric vehicles overcame supply and inflation headwinds. Ford made an operating profit of $3.7 billion from $40.2 billion in sales. Wall Street was looking for an operating profit of $2.6 billion from sales of $34.8 billion. Earnings Ford Second Quarter 2022 Earnings … Continue reading “Ford Motor Crushes Earnings, Hikes Dividend Raising Guidance”
Ford Sells Almost 8% in Electric Truck Developer Rivian Automotive as Soon as Allowed
Electric truck developer Rivian Automotive raised $11.9 billion to become the largest IPO of 2021. RIVN stock surged as high as $179 per share before crashing in 2022 to $20.88 on Monday following the expiration of the company’s IPO lockup period. Ford Motor sold off about 8% of its stockholdings pushing shares to an all-time low. Ford stock sold off also, down nearly 6% on the day. At one point Ford and Amazon had booked massive unrealized profits on their … Continue reading “Ford Sells Almost 8% in Electric Truck Developer Rivian Automotive as Soon as Allowed”
Electric Truck Developer Rivian Automotive IPO Soars To $85 Billion on Debut
Electric truck developer Rivian Automotive raised $11.9 billion to become the largest IPO of 2021, and the largest IPO since Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) in 2014. RIVN reached a high of $119.38 and closed at $100.73/share when markets closed
US Weekly IPO and SPAC Monitor – Hertz and Rivian Automotive
Another busy week ahead in the IPO market with 11 IPOs scheduled to bring in $10.2 billion. Electric truck developer Rivian Automotive (RIVN) and Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) are timely with the Tesla deal and infrastructure bill. Electric truck developer Rivian Automotive (RIVN) Plans to raise $8.0 billion at a $57.1 billion market cap. This founder-led company is developing and manufacturing a portfolio of electric adventure-ready consumer and commercial SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks. Although the company is in … Continue reading “US Weekly IPO and SPAC Monitor – Hertz and Rivian Automotive”