Could Ford Raise Its 2018 Guidance?

In February 2018, Ford gave dismal guidance for fiscal 2018, forecasting adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.45–$1.70, lower than its adjusted EPS of $1.78 in 2017. Ford expects its 2018 revenue to be flat or moderately higher than its 2017 revenue, and its operating cash flow to be positive but lower than its 2017 cash flow. This guidance was based on US auto sales being expected to decline in 2018. However, as US light-vehicle sales rose 1.9% YoY (year-over-year) in 1Q18, we can’t deny the possibility of Ford revising its guidance upward.