Key Points In the last decade, this top auto stock has significantly lagged the overall S&P 500. Ford’s low growth, low profits, huge capital expenditures, and cyclicality are negative factors. 10 stocks we like better than Ford Motor Company › Investors should be pleased with Ford (NYSE: F) this year. The Detroit automaker's shares have returned an impressive 48% so far in 2025 (as of Dec. 12), including dividends. The S&P 500 comes up short. Ford has positive momentum as 2026 approaches. Does thi ...