Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) Upgraded at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler upgraded shares of Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) from a neutral rating to an overweight rating in a research report released on Thursday, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has $15.00 price objective on the stock, up from their prior price objective of $9.00.

STLA has been the subject of several other reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Stellantis in a report on Monday, October 13th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Stellantis in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Berenberg Bank raised shares of Stellantis from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $11.20 price objective on the stock in a report on Friday, September 19th. Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Stellantis in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Stellantis from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Stellantis presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $12.04.

Stellantis Stock Performance

Stellantis stock opened at $10.93 on Thursday. Stellantis has a 52 week low of $8.39 and a 52 week high of $14.28. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $10.89 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $10.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.77.

Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The company reported ($0.91) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.41 by ($1.32). The company had revenue of $87.44 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $87.94 billion. On average, research analysts predict that Stellantis will post 2.3 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Stellantis

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR boosted its holdings in Stellantis by 2.2% during the 3rd quarter. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR now owns 4,743,160 shares of the company’s stock valued at $44,301,000 after acquiring an additional 102,328 shares during the period. Aviva PLC lifted its position in Stellantis by 81.3% in the second quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 2,322,896 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,265,000 after purchasing an additional 1,041,684 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its position in Stellantis by 8.7% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 2,500,483 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,030,000 after purchasing an additional 200,260 shares during the last quarter. 111 Capital purchased a new stake in shares of Stellantis during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,819,000. Finally, Elgethun Capital Management grew its holdings in shares of Stellantis by 8.2% in the second quarter. Elgethun Capital Management now owns 342,727 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,438,000 after purchasing an additional 26,042 shares during the last quarter. 59.48% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stellantis News

Here are the key news stories impacting Stellantis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler upgraded STLA from Neutral to Overweight and lifted its price target to $15 (from $9), citing more favorable competitive dynamics and regulatory tailwinds; this implies meaningful upside versus current levels. Piper Sandler Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies put a Buy on Stellantis, adding another analyst upgrade that supports investor optimism about upside from restructuring, model mix and margin recovery. Jefferies Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street Zen also raised its rating on STLA, adding to the wave of analyst upgrades that could support the stock if sentiment and fundamentals align. Wall Street Zen Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Piper Sandler’s note argued U.S. big-3 automakers face reduced Chinese EV competition and looser emission restrictions, a macro backdrop the firm views as favorable for Stellantis’ U.S. operations. Piper Sandler Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Market write-ups note STLA traded lower in the latest session and highlight key metrics (volumes, moving averages) — useful context but not a new catalyst. Zacks Trading Note
• Negative Sentiment: Stellantis said it will stop selling plug‑in hybrids (PHEVs) for the Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee and the Chrysler Pacifica in the U.S., citing weak demand and quality/recall concerns — a strategic rollback that could reduce near‑term sales mix, slow electrification momentum in North America and raise execution risk. Reuters: Scraps PHEV Sales

About Stellantis

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.