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TLDR Ford Motor reports Q3 2025 earnings on October 23 after market close, with analysts expecting earnings of $0.35 per share on revenue of $47.05 billion The stock has climbed 15.6% year-to-date, fueled by strong hybrid vehicle sales and steady demand for pickups and SUVs Jefferies analyst upgraded Ford from Underperform to Hold with a $12 price target, citing potential gains from relaxed U.S. emissions rules Options traders anticipate a 6.11% stock price move in either direction following the earnings announcement Wall Street maintains a Hold consensus rating with an average price target of $11.40, implying 8.29% downside from current levels Ford Motor is scheduled to release its third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 23 after the market closes. Wall Street analysts are projecting earnings per share of $0.35 on revenue of $47.05 billion. The earnings forecast represents a 29% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. Revenue is expected to increase by 2% year-over-year. Ford Motor Company, F Ford has beaten earnings estimates in seven of the past nine quarters. The company posted revenue of $50.18 billion last quarter, exceeding analyst expectations by 7.8%. The automaker’s stock has gained 15.6% since the beginning of 2025. Strong hybrid vehicle sales and consistent demand for pickups and SUVs have driven the gains. Options traders are preparing for volatility. The expected earnings move calculated from at-the-money straddle options is 6.11% in either direction. Ford has outperformed other industrials sector stocks heading into earnings. The stock is up 7.7% over the last month compared to the sector average of 1.8%. Analyst Upgrade Points to Regulatory Benefits Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois upgraded Ford from Underperform to Hold ahead of the earnings report. He raised his price target to $12 from $9. Houchois expects Ford to benefit from easier U.S. emissions regulations. The company…

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