Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.13 EPS

Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.27 by ($0.13), FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $49.63 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $48.92 billion.

Here are the key takeaways from Stellantis’ conference call:

• Stellantis reported significant year-over-year improvement in Q2: net revenue rose 13% to €43.5 billion, adjusted operating income increased €560 million to €773 million, and industrial free cash flow reached positive €1 billion. Management reaffirmed its 2026 guidance and expectation for positive industrial free cash flow in 2027.
• North America continued to recover, with sales up 6% and market share up 40 basis points, while regional AOI improved by €724 million to €284 million. Ram, Chrysler Pacifica and Jeep Grand Wagoneer contributed to growth, and management expects further benefits from new products and improved pricing.
• The company reported strong progress on its Value Creation Program, with manufacturing efficiency improving substantially and purchasing, logistics and warranty costs declining. Stellantis expects 40% of identified initiatives to be implemented by year-end, contributing to €2.4 billion of AOI benefits in 2027 and a €6 billion annual run-rate reduction by 2028.
• Product launches and partnerships are supporting growth: European BEV sales increased 20% year over year, Leapmotor sales in Europe increased sixfold, and new products such as the Ram 1500 TRX SRT, Jeep Recon BEV and Grand Wagoneer REV are expected to improve volume and mix.
• Profitability remains under pressure from European pricing, raw-material inflation, tariffs and foreign-exchange headwinds, while North American margins have not yet shown strong operating leverage despite higher shipments. Inventory rose 20% year over year, and second-half cash flow will face summer shutdowns, higher investment spending and approximately €1 billion of additional raw-material and tariff-related headwinds.

Stellantis Stock Performance

Shares of STLA stock traded down $0.14 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $5.88. The stock had a trading volume of 42,059,370 shares, compared to its average volume of 18,485,580. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. Stellantis has a 12-month low of $5.25 and a 12-month high of $12.22. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $6.42 and a 200 day simple moving average of $7.46.

More Stellantis News

Here are the key news stories impacting Stellantis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stellantis returned to profitability, reporting approximately €293 million in net profit and €43.5 billion in revenue, up 13% year over year. Adjusted operating income rose to €0.8 billion, the margin improved to 1.8%, and industrial free cash flow reached €1 billion. Stellantis Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: North America was the main growth engine: revenue increased 32%, supported by stronger demand for Jeep and Ram vehicles and new model launches. Operating income more than tripled, while South America revenue rose 6%. Stellantis operating income more than triples in Q2
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Antonio Filosa backed Stellantis’ five-year growth strategy and the company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue guidance, signaling confidence that the “FaSTlane” turnaround and upcoming products can sustain improvement. Stellantis Confirms Guidance as Turnaround Efforts Progress

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Stellantis

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Viking Global Investors LP purchased a new position in Stellantis during the 4th quarter valued at about $434,320,000. Marshall Wace LLP grew its position in shares of Stellantis by 353.2% in the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 15,145,245 shares of the company’s stock valued at $167,481,000 after purchasing an additional 11,803,688 shares during the last quarter. Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. purchased a new position in shares of Stellantis during the 4th quarter worth approximately $80,315,000. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec purchased a new position in shares of Stellantis during the 4th quarter worth approximately $39,003,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its position in shares of Stellantis by 137.2% during the 3rd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 5,832,266 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,473,000 after purchasing an additional 3,373,933 shares during the last quarter. 59.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have commented on STLA shares. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Stellantis in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Kepler Capital Markets cut shares of Stellantis from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Bank of America downgraded shares of Stellantis from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Piper Sandler cut shares of Stellantis from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating and set a $4.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Monday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Stellantis in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have assigned a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $8.79.

Stellantis Company Profile

Stellantis N.V. is a global automotive manufacturer formed through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Groupe PSA, a transaction completed in January 2021. The company designs, manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and related powertrains under a large number of well-known brands, including (but not limited to) Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram and Vauxhall. Stellantis also provides parts, accessories, service operations and branded aftersales support through legacy networks such as Mopar and regional dealer ecosystems.

In addition to vehicle manufacturing, Stellantis operates mobility- and software-related businesses and financial services.