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Stellantis Turns Profit and Lifts Cash Flow in Q2 2026 as North America Powers Growth

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Stellantis ( (IT:STLAM) ) just unveiled an update.

Stellantis reported its second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, showing a broad-based improvement in key financial metrics despite mixed regional performance. Net revenues rose 13% year-over-year to €43.5 billion, driven largely by a 32% surge in North America and modest growth in South America, while Enlarged Europe remained flat and the Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific regions edged lower.

Net profit returned to positive territory at €0.3 billion, reversing the prior-year loss and reflecting higher volumes and better operating performance. Adjusted operating income climbed to €0.8 billion with a 1.8% margin, up 120 basis points year-over-year, and industrial free cash flow strengthened to €1.0 billion, supported by improved operations and managed cash outflows tied to 2025 charges.

The company’s industrial available liquidity stood at €44.1 billion, or 27% of trailing 12‑month net revenues, comfortably within its 25–30% target range and underscoring a solid buffer for ongoing investments. Stellantis reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance for mid-single-digit net revenue growth, low-single-digit AOI margins, and improved industrial free cash flow, while highlighting that execution of its FaSTLAne 2030 strategic plan, introduced at a May 21 Investor Day, is already under way and supported by on-schedule new product launches.

Management’s confidence in meeting 2026 targets, alongside a clear path toward positive industrial free cash flow in 2027, signals a stabilizing phase after prior-year charges and losses. For stakeholders, the Q2 2026 results suggest that North America is emerging as the key earnings engine, liquidity remains robust, and the long-term strategy aimed at strengthening profitability and cash generation is beginning to translate into tangible financial progress.

The most recent analyst rating on (IT:STLAM) stock is a Hold
with a EUR6.20 price target.
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Stellantis stock,
see the IT:STLAM Stock Forecast page.

More about Stellantis

Stellantis N.V. is a global automotive manufacturer headquartered in the Netherlands, producing passenger cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles under multiple brands with a strong presence in North America, Europe, South America, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific. The group focuses on large-scale, multi-regional operations, balancing mature markets like North America and Europe with growth opportunities in emerging regions, while executing long-term strategic plans such as FaSTLAne 2030 to enhance profitability and cash generation.

As a major player in the global auto industry, Stellantis’ financial performance is closely watched by investors and suppliers, given its extensive manufacturing footprint and brand portfolio. Its liquidity management and cash flow generation are particularly important for funding product launches, technology investments, and restructuring efforts in underperforming regions such as Enlarged Europe, which continue to shape its competitive positioning in the evolving automotive landscape.

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