Ford Lifts 2026 EBIT Outlook to $10 Billion-$11 Billion as It Targets 2028 Eyes-Off Driving
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 29
Ford Lifts 2026 EBIT Outlook to $10 Billion-$11 Billion as It Targets 2028 Eyes-Off Driving
3 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Jul 29
Summary
$2.5 billion in second-quarter adjusted EBIT pushed Ford to raise 2026 guidance to $10 billion-$11 billion from $8.5 billion-$10.5 billion, with adjusted free cash flow now seen at $6 billion-$7 billion.
5.2% adjusted EBIT margin and $6.0 billion in first-half adjusted EBIT reflected strength in Ford Blue and Ford Pro, while Ford Credit also added to earnings.
$1.3 billion net loss masked the operating improvement because Ford booked $4.2 billion in mostly noncash special charges tied to exiting a battery joint venture and earlier EV program cancellations.
2028 is still Ford's target for Level 3 eyes-off driving on its Universal EV platform, whose first vehicle is a roughly $30,000 electric pickup due in 2027.
About 9 times forward earnings leaves investors paying mainly for Ford's core truck, commercial and dividend business, with the autonomy push still treated largely as a cost.