Ford Motor Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Ford Motor's CEO is Jim Farley, appointed in Oct 2020, has a tenure of 5.08 years. total yearly compensation is $24.86M, comprised of 6.8% salary and 93.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.089% of the company’s shares, worth $45.93M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.3 years and 9.1 years respectively.
Key information
Jim Farley
Chief executive officer
US$24.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 6.84% |
| CEO tenure | 5.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.09% |
| Management average tenure | 4.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 9.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Ford: Supplemental Dividends Unlikely - Headwinds Pose Minimal Risks
Nov 26Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.15
Oct 28
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.15
Aug 03
Ford Motor Company's (NYSE:F) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
Jul 29Ford Motor's (NYSE:F) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations
May 17Ford Motor's (NYSE:F) Dividend Will Be $0.15
May 08Ford Motor Is A Stock To Rent, Not Own
Apr 21Ford: Rapid Downward EPS Revisions Can Become A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Apr 15Ford: Dirt-Cheap, EV Potential, And A Solid Yield On Top
Mar 31Ford: Tariffs And EV Losses - A Likely Road To Decline
Mar 21Ford Is Firing On All Cylinders, Expecting Strong Growth
Mar 15Ford Motor: Inventory Doesn't Lie
Feb 23Ford Has The Product Lineup To Do Alright Regardless Of Fed Interest Rate Trajectory
Feb 01When Should You Buy Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F)?
Jan 15Ford Motor Company: Cash Flow Supports Dividend (Rating Upgrade)
Jan 13Ford: Don't Fall For This Dividend Play
Dec 20Ford Facing Battery-Electric Roadblocks: Time To Consider BYD?
Dec 09Ford: The Hidden Red Flag, And How You'll Know It's Turned The Corner
Dec 01Ford: A Cut In EV Tax Incentives Could Shift This Stock Into Reverse
Nov 25
Narrative update from Bailey Pemberton
Ford Pro Segment (Commercial): Q3 2024 revenue of $15.66B, up 13.2% compared to $13.83B in Q3 2023.EBIT comes in at 1.81B, at a margin of 11.6%. A slight drop in EBIT margin from 12% a year ago due toThe Market Overreacts, I Am Buying Ford's 17% Earnings Yield
Oct 30The Ford Motor Absurdity: Yield Exceeds P/E
Oct 18Ford Is Taking The China Threat Seriously
Oct 02Ford Faces Challenges: Will It Rebound?
Sep 18After Recent Drop, Ford Looks Like A Good Value And Income Bet
Sep 06Ford Drops Big 3-Row Electric SUV, Investors Must Question Whether Dividend Is Safe
Aug 22Ford: Deep Value Or Value Trap
Aug 06Ford: Why I Am Bullish Despite Increased Warranty Claims
Jul 25Ford's Path To Competitive Returns
Jul 14Ford May Find Strength In Pro As It Faces Macro Headwinds
Jul 08Ford: Too Many Bad Developments Vs. The Few Bright Spots
Jul 02Ford: A 10% Free Cash Flow Yield And Subdued P/E Make It A Buy
Jun 24CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$5b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$25m | US$2m | US$6b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$26m | US$2m | US$4b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$6b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$21m | US$2m | -US$2b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$9b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$12b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$12b |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$23m | US$2m | US$18b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$12m | US$1m | -US$1b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$163m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$2b |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$3b |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$8m | US$1m | US$47m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$6m | US$1m | US$4b |
Compensation vs Market: Jim's total compensation ($USD24.86M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD13.47M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Jim's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Jim Farley (63 yo)
Mr. James Duncan Farley, Jr. also known as Jim, serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Ford Motor Company since October 1, 2020. He served as Chief Operating Officer at Ford Motor Com...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 37.8yrs | US$20.38m | 0.49% $ 254.4m | |
| President | 5.1yrs | US$24.86m | 0.089% $ 45.9m | |
| Chief EV | 4.2yrs | US$15.54m | 0.035% $ 18.1m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | no data | 0.0045% $ 2.3m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | 2.1yrs | US$8.17m | 0.032% $ 16.4m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Investor Relations Officer | 8.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Policy Officer & General Counsel | 4.3yrs | no data | 0.0051% $ 2.6m | |
| Chief Compliance | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Communications Officer | 8.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Chief Marketing Officer | 2.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | 4.4yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: F's management team is considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | 37.8yrs | US$20.38m | 0.49% $ 254.4m | |
| President | 5.1yrs | US$24.86m | 0.089% $ 45.9m | |
| Chairman & CEO of Ford Land | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 14.8yrs | US$353.11k | 0.0075% $ 3.9m | |
| Independent Director | 10.8yrs | US$399.68k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Lead Independent Director | 29.8yrs | US$389.60k | 0.011% $ 5.8m | |
| Independent Director | 21.9yrs | US$337.57k | 0.00020% $ 103.3k | |
| Independent Director | 9.1yrs | US$350.02k | 0.0049% $ 2.6m | |
| Independent Director | 7.9yrs | US$408.85k | 0.0035% $ 1.8m | |
| Independent Director | 8.6yrs | US$419.86k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Director | 5.1yrs | US$383.40k | 0.0054% $ 2.8m | |
| Vice Chair | 1.4yrs | US$9.37m | 0.029% $ 14.9m |
Experienced Board: F's board of directors are considered experienced (9.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/11/25 17:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Ford Motor Company is covered by 45 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| Dan Levy | Barclays |
| Adrian Yanoshik | Berenberg |