The second-largest US automaker Ford started the fiscal year with surprisingly strong growth. In the first quarter, sales increased 20 percent year over year to $41.5 billion, as Ford announced Tuesday after the US stock market closed.
The bottom line is that the General Motors rival made $1.8 billion. Earnings and sales were well above Wall Street analysts’ forecasts. A year ago, a $1 billion write-down on its stake in electric car maker Rivian sent the balance sheet deeply into the red.
After months of supply chain issues weighing on sales, Ford has now benefited from a strong sales boost while pushing through price increases to customers. The American group still targets an adjusted operating profit of between nine and eleven billion dollars for the full year 2023.
For the first time, Ford also announced the financial results of its electric car division. The division lost $722 million before interest and taxes in its most recent quarter. Although the quarterly release beat market expectations, the stock initially fell slightly in aftermarket trading. (sda/dpa)
Soource :Watson
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