Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) Downgraded to Hold Rating by Kepler Capital Markets

Kepler Capital Markets cut shares of Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) from a strong-buy rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Thursday morning,Zacks.com reports.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on STLA. Morgan Stanley downgraded Stellantis from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and set a $10.90 price target on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Zacks Research lowered Stellantis from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Stellantis in a research report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Stellantis from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, March 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Stellantis in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $11.12.

Stellantis Stock Up 6.6%

STLA stock traded up $0.54 on Thursday, hitting $8.69. 4,409,616 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 19,732,920. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $7.37 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $9.46. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.02 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59. Stellantis has a 12-month low of $6.28 and a 12-month high of $12.22.

Institutional Trading of Stellantis

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. United Community Bank purchased a new stake in Stellantis in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Stellantis in the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Montag A & Associates Inc. purchased a new position in Stellantis during the third quarter worth about $34,000. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA increased its position in shares of Stellantis by 113.6% during the fourth quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA now owns 3,300 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 1,755 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cromwell Holdings LLC raised its stake in shares of Stellantis by 1,402.0% in the 4th quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 3,725 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 3,477 shares during the period. 59.48% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Stellantis

Here are the key news stories impacting Stellantis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stellantis announced a five‑year strategic collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate AI, cloud and cybersecurity work — supports digital transformation and could improve product/software competitiveness. Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push
• Positive Sentiment: Company shipments/deliveries showed a solid start to Q1 (shipments +12% YoY; North America deliveries +17%), which analysts and some coverage flagged as a near‑term operational positive. Stellantis Shipments Jump 12% As North America Deliveries Rise 17%
• Neutral Sentiment: Stellantis will report Q1 2026 financial results on April 30 — a scheduled catalyst that could amplify the recent positive shipment data or the legal/analyst concerns. Stellantis to Announce First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on April 30
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis of the alliance with Chinese automaker Leapmotor highlights execution risks and a potentially long, costly integration — a strategic development to monitor but not an immediate liquidity issue. Stellantis: Alliance With Chinese Automaker Leapmotor Points To A Long, Tough Climb
• Negative Sentiment: Kepler Capital Markets downgraded STLA from “strong‑buy” to “hold” — an analyst downgrade that can weigh on sentiment and reduce near‑term buying pressure. Kepler downgrade reported
• Negative Sentiment: Numerous law firms have announced securities class‑action filings and investor alerts covering purchases between Feb 26, 2025 and Feb 5, 2026, with a June 8, 2026 lead‑plaintiff deadline — legal risk and potential litigation costs are a clear overhang on the stock. STLA Shareholder Alert: June 8, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline Robbins Geller investor alert

Stellantis Company 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.