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Toyota vs. Ford: Which Stock Has Seen Better Returns Over the Last 10 Years?
Chris Ozarowski
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Toyota and Ford are two of the biggest names in the auto world, each tracing its heritage back many decades. But have they been good investments? And if so, which one has performed better?
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Here’s how each company’s stock has performed from 2015 to 2025, the factors that fueled their results and which may be a stronger pick for investors in 2025.
Toyota’s stock 2015-2025 :
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2015: Toyota ended the year near $93.98 and averaged about $97.93, marking a slight 0.89% annual gain.
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2020: The closing price reached about $138.88, showing an annual rise of 13.62%. Even in a difficult year across the globe, Toyota’s consistent production and diverse product lines helped.
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2025: Toyota’s closing price (as of April 15, 2025) is $174.24. Over the 10-year span, the stock is significantly higher than in 2015.
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Ford’s stock 2015-2025:
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2015: Ford ended at roughly $8.47, down 5.40% from 2014.
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2020:By year-end, Ford hovered around $6.94, a decline of about 3.88% for 2020. The onset of the pandemic disrupted sales and production, though Ford started unveiling new electric plans.
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2025: The price sits near $9.45 as of April 15. While that’s above where it stood in late 2015, it’s not by much compared to Toyota’s stock price jump.
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Here’s a look at why Toyota stock has had the edge.
Toyota’s Hybrid Reputation and Investor Confidence
Toyota became synonymous with hybrids like the Prius. That reputation built investor trust, showing that Toyota could handle shifts toward cleaner vehicles without heavy volatility. The automaker’s success with mild hybrids, which do not plug in, boosted sales in many regions eager to cut emissions.
Toyota Avoided the Peak Hype Cycle
While many competitors made bold announcements about going all electric, Toyota kept a slower, more methodical approach. Analysts point out that Toyota didn’t talk up electric vehicles to the same extent as Ford or General Motors. That meant Toyota avoided the “peak hype” moment in late 2021 when auto stocks soared on big EV targets. It also avoided the subsequent letdown many faced when EV rollouts fell behind schedule.
In contrast, in 2021 and 2022, Ford made sweeping claims about ramping up electric-vehicle development. It announced major investments — $50 billion by 2026 — to stake a leadership role in battery-electric models. Yet production delays and supply-chain problems affected the Mach-E and the electric F-150. Investors grew wary when it became clear these ambitious targets might be harder to meet in the near term.
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