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Ford's ESS push and defense contracts could diversify earnings through 2027-2029

Sep 5, 2026, 8:23 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The combination of defense awards and a large ESS market could modestly improve Ford's and GM's earnings mix, creating potential multiple expansion if new contracts materialize and ESS volumes scale.

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Ford and GM are expanding beyond autos into defense and energy storage systems (ESS), with ESS expected to grow rapidly in the coming decade. Ford aims to deploy about $2 billion into ESS with capacity online by 2027, while GM targets ~ $700 million in defense revenue for 2026 and aims for positive EBIT this year. The development could modestly improve Ford's and GM's earnings mix, though vehicle demand remains the core driver.

  • Ford and GM expanding into defense vehicles. Opportunities include infantry squad vehicles.
  • ESS market growth to $5.12T by 2034 highlights upside for automakers.
  • Ford plans $2B ESS investment; capacity online by 2027.
  • GM defense revenue targeted near $700M in 2026; positive EBIT this year.

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