Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) shares are trading lower by about 5% during Friday’s session. On Thursday, the company reported third-quarter 2026 sales of 324,277 vehicles, roughly flat year over year.
Year-to-date sales increased 3% from the first three quarters of 2025.
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Retail sales rose 42% year over year (Y/Y) for Ram 1500, 18% Y/Y for Dodge Durango, 14% Y/Y for Jeep Grand Wagoneer and 7% Y/Y for Chrysler Pacifica in the third quarter. The Jeep Cherokee Hybrid also posted its best retail sales month in September.
Total sales of the Ram 1500 rose 73% Y/Y, while total pickup sales rose 34% Y/Y and overall Ram brand sales rose 29% Y/Y. Orders also opened for the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee 5.7L, with the initial 2026 calendar-year allocation selling out in 90 minutes. The Rumble Bee is expected to reach dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Dodge total sales increased 2% Y/Y, while Charger retail sales rose 22%. Durango posted its best third-quarter total sales since 2005. Dodge also unveiled the 2027 Charger Super Bee Launch Edition and began production of the 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition at the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson (DAC-J).
Jeep Wrangler sales increased 5% Y/Y, while Cherokee hybrid retail sales rose 53% from second quarter of 2026.
Chrysler Pacifica total sales increased 6% Y/Y, with overall Chrysler brand sales also up 6% Y/Y. The brand showcased two custom Pacifica concepts at Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge.
STLA Earnings Preview and Analyst Price Targets
Looking further out, the next major catalyst for the stock arrives with the February 25, 2027 (estimated) earnings report.
- EPS Estimate: 51 cents (Up from Loss of 49 cents YoY)
- Revenue Estimate: $185.01 Billion (Up from $178.71 Billion YoY)
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Hold rating with an average price forecast of $6.00. Recent analyst moves include:
- UBS: Downgraded to Neutral (Aug. 3)
- TD Cowen: Hold (Lowers Target to $6.00) (July 13)
- JP Morgan: Downgraded to Neutral (July 9)
How Stellantis Ranks on Momentum Versus the Market
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Stellantis N.V., highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
- Momentum: Bearish (Score: 3.66) — The stock is showing very weak trend strength, which fits with price staying below key moving averages.
The Verdict: Stellantis N.V.’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a momentum-challenged setup, with the tape still working against sustained upside follow-through. For longer-term investors, the key question is whether the stock can base near the 52-week low and reclaim short-term trend levels before the next major fundamental catalyst.
STLA Stock Slides in Premarket Trading
STLA Stock Price Activity: Stellantis shares are trading lower by 5.04% at $4.45 at the time of publication on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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