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Ford (NYSE: F) shareholders received excellent news by the morning of March 19 as the company’s annual dividend yield crossed above 5%, potentially making the stock a more attractive buy than ever. Specifically, F investors can now expect to receive $0.15 each quarter per share of the motor company they own – at press time priced at $11.79 – meaning that, for every $1,000 of equity they purchase, they will get just over $50. Simultaneously, Ford stock has declined significantly in 2026, having fallen 11.62% year-to-date (YTD), thus potentially presenting a strong buying opportunity. Fors stock YTD price chart and dividend yield. Source: Google Wall Street sets Ford stock price target for next 12 months Indeed, examining the attitudes prevalent on Wall Street, F shares appear like a reasonable investment.  Though it is true that, overall, institutional experts see Ford as a ‘Hold,’ and not as a buy, they also, on average, forecast the car company’s equity will rally 18.32% from its press time price and hit $13.95 in 12 months’ time. Wall Street forecasts Ford stock price in 12 months’ time. Source: TipRanks Thus, if Ford shares perform in line with the expectations and the dividend yield remains roughly unchanged, a $1,000 made in the company on March 19 2026, can, by the same day in 2027, be worth $1,183 for a total profit of $233 once the regular income is accounted for.  Another reason why buying F stock could prove a savvy move in March is that out of the two analyst revisions, one is a ‘Buy’ rating and the other a ‘Hold,’ while both forecast a notable upside. Specifically, Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) analyst Mark Delaney confirmed he was neutral on the equity but set his 12-month forecast $14 – admittedly a lower figure than the previous…

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