Ford smiles despite losses, raises full-year outlook for the second time on strong U.S. demand

Ford raised its full-year profit and cash-flow guidance for a second time, helped by strong U.S. demand for trucks and SUVs.

The automaker’s traditional businesses, including Ford Blue and Ford Pro, are outperforming while EV losses remain heavy.

Ford said cost cuts and healthier sales of pickups, SUVs, and hybrids are cushioning the impact of EV restructuring charges, including at BlueOval SK.

The improved outlook suggests profitable core vehicles are still driving earnings even as Ford continues to absorb big Model e losses.