Stellantis N.V. $STLA Stake Lessened by Banco Santander S.A.

Banco Santander S.A. cut its stake in Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) by 11.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 9,525,584 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,213,518 shares during the period. Stellantis accounts for 0.8% of Banco Santander S.A.’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position. Banco Santander S.A. owned approximately 0.32% of Stellantis worth $88,969,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Stellantis by 68.8% in the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 82,009 shares of the company’s stock valued at $919,000 after purchasing an additional 33,429 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its holdings in Stellantis by 37.2% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 15,261 shares of the company’s stock valued at $171,000 after buying an additional 4,135 shares during the last quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in Stellantis during the second quarter valued at approximately $101,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Stellantis during the second quarter valued at approximately $125,000. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in Stellantis by 58.5% during the 2nd quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 169,180 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,696,000 after buying an additional 62,444 shares during the last quarter. 59.48% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Stellantis

Here are the key news stories impacting Stellantis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Market reward for signs of recovery — investors focused on improving second‑half results and commentary that a turnaround is beginning, which helped shares rally. Stellantis stock jumps despite $26.3B loss as improving second-half results signal turnaround beginning
• Positive Sentiment: Management reaffirmed 2026 targets (mid-single-digit revenue growth; low-single-digit adjusted operating margin), giving investors a roadmap for recovery. Jeep maker Stellantis posts first annual loss in company history after EV writedowns
• Positive Sentiment: CEO signals more strategic clarity to come, promising “a lot of answers” in coming months — investors view clearer strategy execution as a catalyst. Stellantis CEO Promises ‘A Lot of Answers’ on Strategy in Coming Months
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory update reduces near‑term recall risk: U.S. agency closed a probe into millions of vehicles without seeking a recall, removing one overhang. US closes probe into 7.4 million Stellantis vehicles without seeking recall
• Neutral Sentiment: Regulatory/filing housekeeping — Stellantis published its 2025 annual report and filed Form 20‑F, providing official details behind the charges and outlook. Stellantis Publishes 2025 Annual Report and Files Form 20-F
• Negative Sentiment: Major EV writedowns and strategic retreat drove a €22.3B net loss for 2025 (≈€25.4B of unusual charges), producing the company’s first full‑year loss and pressuring earnings multiples and cash flow expectations. Stellantis posts 20 bln euro net loss in second half 2025 after EV writedowns
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder litigation risk increased as multiple law firms opened investigations into the company’s disclosures around the EV strategy reversal and charges. This could mean legal costs and distraction. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Stellantis N.V. – STLA
• Negative Sentiment: Cash flow and dividend uncertainty — negative industrial free cash flow in H2 and commentary about strategic resets have raised questions about future dividend policy and capital allocation. There Goes the Dividend — Now What for Investors?

Stellantis Price Performance

Shares of NYSE STLA opened at $8.04 on Friday. Stellantis N.V. has a 12-month low of $7.03 and a 12-month high of $13.14. The company has a current ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 0.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $9.59 and a 200-day simple moving average of $10.02.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on STLA. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Stellantis in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $9.90 target price on shares of Stellantis in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Stellantis from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Stellantis in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered shares of Stellantis from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Two equities 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 issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $11.67.

Stellantis 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.