Is Stellantis N.V. (STLA) the Best Automotive Stock to Buy?

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) is one of the 8 Best Automotive Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Based on 30 analyst ratings compiled by CNN, Stellantis stock has an average price target of $8.86, representing a 9.95% upside from the current price of $8.06. On April 24, Reuters reported that Stellantis is looking to focus its funding on core car brands Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and Fiat, as part of CEO Antonio Filosa’s strategic plan, which will be announced in May. Without directly commenting, the European carmaker indicated to Reuters that the brands were its strength and stressed its mix of “global scale with deep local roots”.

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Last week, one of the mentioned brands, Peugeot, announced that its technology partner, Dongfeng, will produce its two new concept cars at its Wuhan plant. The brand said the Peugeot Concept 6 and Peugeot Concept 8 prefigure a new line-up of large sedans and SUVs, produced in China for China and for export to Peugeot’s overseas markets as part of its international growth plan.

On April 15, Stellantis reported an estimated 12 percent rise in consolidated shipments for the three months ending March 31, 2026, at 1.4 million units. The company attributed the increase to higher shipments in Enlarged Europe and North America, which grew by 12% and 15%, respectively. This was further supported by year‑over‑year shipments growth in the Middle East & Africa and South America.

In its full-year 2025 financial results, Stellantis reported net revenues of €153.5 billion, a 2 percent decrease from the previous year, mainly due to FX headwinds and from H1 2025 net pricing declines. The company also reported a net loss of €22.3 billion caused by 25.4 billion of full-year unusual charges.

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) designs, manufactures, distributes, and sells vehicles. Among its brands are Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep, Lancia, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall.

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