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Ford Raises 2026 EBIT Outlook After Q2 Loss, Citing Strong Core Business
7/29/2026, 8:18:52 PM
Core Event
In Q2 2026 Ford posted adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $2.5 billion, a 19 % YoY rise, while revenue fell to $48.3 billion. A $1.3 billion net loss stemmed mainly from a $3.6 billion non-cash charge for winding down the BlueOval SK battery JV and a $500 million charge for cancelled EV programs. The automaker lifted its full-year adjusted EBIT guidance to $10-$11 billion and its adjusted free-cash-flow outlook to $6-$7 billion.
Background & Context
Earlier in the year Ford announced the wind-down of its partnership with South Korea’s SK On to repurpose capacity for the Ford Energy battery-storage business. Temporary aluminum supply constraints after fires at supplier Novelis limited production of F-Series pickups, with tariff costs projected at roughly $1 billion for the year.
Data & Statistics
| Metric | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBIT (Q2) | $2.5 billion | Company release |
| Adjusted EPS (Q2) | $0.42 per share | Company release |
| Net loss (Q2) | $1.3 billion | Company release |
| Total revenue (Q2) | $48.3 billion | Company release / Reuters |
| Adjusted free-cash-flow (Q2) | $2.1 billion | Company release |
| Cash & liquidity (end-Q2) | $22.3 billion cash; $43.4 billion total liquidity | Company release |
| Ford Blue EBIT | $1.1 billion (up 72 % YoY) | Company release |
| Ford Pro EBIT | $1.7 billion (down 26 % YoY) | Company release |
| Model e EBIT loss | $919 million (narrowed from $1.3 billion YoY) | Company release |
| Paid subscriptions | ~1.6 million (? 50 % YoY growth) | Company release |
Official Statements & Responses
CFO Sherry House said the “industrial system is getting fitter” and highlighted “quite resilient” customers despite higher tariff costs.
Why It Matters / Impact
The guidance lift reflects higher margins in Ford’s core gasoline trucks and SUVs, offsetting weakness in the EV segment. Record sales of the Bronco family and Explorer SUVs have created a “margin flywheel” that supports recurring software-subscription revenue. The pivot toward Ford Energy targets 20 GWh of annual capacity by late 2027, with profits expected after 2028. The narrowed loss at Model e shows progress in cost discipline, and a planned $30,000 midsize electric pickup for 2027 signals a shift to lower-cost EVs.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Revenue figures differ: total revenue is reported as $48.3 billion, while some sources list automotive-only revenue of $44.89 billion.
- Adjusted EBIT margin is cited as 5.2 % and 5.0 % in different releases.
- Tariff cost estimates vary; the company cites a projected $1 billion net cost, while the CFO described it as “better than a billion dollars.”
What’s Next
Ford expects to recover roughly $2.5 billion of F-Series production lost to the Novelis fire by the back half of 2026, adding about $1 billion to adjusted EBIT. It will continue scaling Ford Energy toward its 20 GWh target and advance the Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, with the first affordable electric pickup slated for a 2027 launch in Kentucky. Ongoing monitoring of aluminum supply, tariff developments, and consumer demand will shape the second-half outlook.
