While shares of legacy automakers like Ford (F) and General Motors (GM) have sagged over the last few years, investors have been in for a payout bonanza. Ford, for instance, paid a supplemental dividend of 18 cents per share earlier this year. That was preceded by a special dividend of 65 cents in 2023, as well.
Should Ford shareholders expect yet another special dividend in 2025 - on top of its nearly 5% dividend yield - or will the company instead go for a share repurchase? We'll discuss in this article, beginning with Ford’s dividend history.
