Why Analysts Expect Ford’s Profitability to Deteriorate in Q2
In Q1 2018, Ford’s (F) automotive EBIT fell 20% YoY (year-over-year) to $1.7 billion, and its EBIT margins contracted YoY to 4.4% from 6.0%. Ford’s profits worsened in many of its key segments due to higher steel and aluminum prices, higher structural costs, and currency headwinds driven by the British pound, Thai baht, Canadian dollar, and Argentinian peso.