Ford started in North America and it remains dependent on North America.
The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company declared a Q3 dividend of $0.125 per share on the company’s outstanding Class B stock– controlled by the family – as well as shares of publicly traded common stock. This is the same dividend paid in Q1 and Q2 of 2014, which was a 25% increase from the dividend paid in each quarter of 2013.
Last December Ford Motor said that 2014 earnings would be lower than originally forecast – projected at $7 to $8 billion, due in part to an ambitious launch schedule with $7.5 billion in capital expenditures.
Full year 2013 Ford Motor pre-tax profits were $8.6 billion, an increase of 3 generic provigil million compared with a year ago. This was one of the best years in FMC history, with strong revenue growth but lower than projected margins, improved market share in all regions except Europe, and despite recalls and warranty expenses on some of its best selling models, including the Escape.
Full year 2013 earnings of $1.62 per share were an increase of 21 cents. Net income of $7.2 billion, or $1.76 per share, was higher than a year ago, including pre-tax special item charges of $1.6 billion and favorable tax special items of $2.2 billion. Ford sold 6.33 million vehicles during 2013.
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Ford Motor Q1 Pre-Tax Profit $1.4 Billion. Net $989 Million. Both Down
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Ford Motor Earns $1.3 Billion in Q4, $8.6 Billion during 2013
