Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) Stock Rating Upgraded by Freedom Capital

Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) was upgraded by Freedom Capital from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report released on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on STLA. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Stellantis from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, January 31st. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Stellantis in a research note on Friday, December 12th. BNP Paribas Exane downgraded shares of Stellantis from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. UBS Group upgraded Stellantis from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 2nd. Finally, Piper Sandler set a $15.00 price target on Stellantis and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $11.67.

Stellantis Price Performance

STLA opened at $7.63 on Tuesday. 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 has a 52-week low of $7.03 and a 52-week high of $14.28. The business’s fifty day moving average is $10.49 and its 200-day moving average is $10.13.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Stellantis

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Bank of Italy increased its position in shares of Stellantis by 11.6% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of Italy now owns 36,630,307 shares of the company’s stock valued at $338,212,000 after purchasing an additional 3,800,000 shares during the last quarter. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR increased its holdings in Stellantis by 2.2% during the third quarter. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR now owns 4,743,160 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,301,000 after buying an additional 102,328 shares during the last quarter. Aviva PLC raised its position in Stellantis by 81.3% in the second quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 2,322,896 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,265,000 after acquiring an additional 1,041,684 shares during the period. Elgethun Capital Management boosted its stake in Stellantis by 8.2% in the second quarter. Elgethun Capital Management now owns 342,727 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,438,000 after acquiring an additional 26,042 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH grew its position in shares of Stellantis by 8.7% during the 2nd quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 7,009,256 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,002,000 after acquiring an additional 562,789 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 59.48% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Stellantis

Here are the key news stories impacting Stellantis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Freedom Capital upgraded STLA to a “strong‑buy” (from hold), a bullish signal that can attract buyers and support the share price. Freedom Capital Markets upgrades Stellantis NV (STLA)
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks revised its view on STLA from “strong sell” to “hold,” an improvement in analyst sentiment that reduces downside narrative among some investors. Zacks Research Upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Wolfe Research moved STLA to “Peer Perform” — a modest, not decisively bullish, repositioning that provides limited directional impact. Wolfe Research Upgrades Stellantis to Peer Perform
• Negative Sentiment: Stellantis issued a “Do Not Drive” alert for about 225,000 older U.S. vehicles with unrepaired recalled Takata airbag inflators — a serious safety development that could lead to repair logistics, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational/financial costs. Stellantis issues ‘Do Not Drive’ alert for 225,000 older US vehicles
• Negative Sentiment: Reports that Stellantis is seeking to exit its U.S. battery JV with Samsung SDI as EV losses mount signal a pullback from earlier EV investment plans — this may imply upcoming write‑downs, restructuring costs, and reduced EV growth optionality. Stellantis seeks to exit battery venture with Samsung
• Negative Sentiment: Commentary and analyst notes flagged deeper concerns about Stellantis’ positioning versus peers (e.g., critical pieces arguing the company trails GM/Ford), adding to investor wariness amid the battery/EV headlines. GM and Ford are Fine, Stellantis is Not

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.