Ford Lifts Forecast, Citing Better Semiconductor Supply
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published October 28, 2021 | 02:10 AM
New York, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Oct, 2021 ) :Ford reported better-than-expected results Wednesday, citing a "significant" improvement in semiconductor availability in the latest quarter and announcing it would restore dividends.
The Detroit giant, which has joined other major automakers in cutting back production amid a global chip shortage, saw lower revenues tied to a drop in car sales compared with the year-ago period.
But Ford said semiconductor availability in the latest three months was "markedly improved" from the prior quarter, even as supply "remains a challenge." Profits fell 23 percent to $1.
8 billion on a five percent drop in revenues to $35.7 billion, the automaker said in a statement.
Ford lifted its full-year operating profit forecast and said its board voted to reinstate a dividend. Investors will get 10 cents a share on December 1.
Like General Motors and other rivals, Ford is aggressively ramping up investments in electric vehicles. The company has unveiled an all-electric version of its popular F-150 pickup truck and plans a new F-Series truck plant in Tennessee.
The company's share price rose 3.7 percent to $16.09 in after-hours trading.
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