Stock Market Today, Sept. 2: Ford Gains as Investors Weigh August Sales Drop Against F-Series Strength
On Sept. 2, 2026, the automaker's stock climbed despite an eighth straight monthly sales decline, as investors assessed pickup production strength.
On September 2, Ford Motor (NYSE:F) experienced a 2.17% increase in stock price, closing at $14.14. This came after the U.S. reported a 10.3% decline in August sales. The trading volume for Ford stood at 51.7 million shares, surpassing the three-month average of 50.2 million shares by roughly 3.1%.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) closed at 7,667, gaining 0.47%, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) reached 26,218, up 0.45%.
Among automotive companies, General Motors (NYSE:GM) finished at $84.88, down 0.88%, and Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) closed at $5.27, down 1.50%. These figures reflect weaker trading for auto peers during the session.
Ford had reported a 10.3% drop in August U.S. sales, marking an eighth consecutive month of year-over-year declines. However, investors were pleased to learn that the company's production of the high-profit Super Duty trucks had hit a 20-year peak. Similarly, F-150 pickup production hit its second-highest level in two years, according to CNBC.
The automaker's performance was impacted by supplier challenges stemming from an aluminum plant fire late last year, which affected Ford's large aluminum bodies and other components.
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