Stellantis returns to profitability in Q1 2026, revenue up 6% to €38.1 billion
Stellantis reported a net profit of €0.4 billion in Q1 2026, reversing a loss of €387 million a year earlier, driven by higher volumes and stronger operating performance.
€38.1 billion
€0.4 billion
2.5%
What Happened
Stellantis reported Q1 2026 net revenues of €38.1 billion, up 6% year-over-year, with net profit of €0.4 billion compared to a loss in Q1 2025. Adjusted operating income reached €1.0 billion, with a margin of 2.5%. Industrial free cash flows improved 37% to negative €1.9 billion, reflecting seasonal patterns and prior-period charges. The company also issued €5 billion in hybrid perpetual notes to strengthen liquidity.
€38.1 billion€
Up 6% versus Q1 2025, supported by volume growth across all regions, led by North America.
“As we initiate quarterly reporting, the first three months of 2026 reflect the early results of our actions to return Stellantis to sustainable, profitable growth.”
- North America: Sales up 6%, market share rose to 7.9% driven by Ram and Jeep.
- Enlarged Europe: Sales up 5%, EU30 market share 17.5% (18.1% including Leapmotor).
- South America: Sales up 1%, maintained #1 positions in Brazil and Argentina with 28.9% share each.
- Middle East & Africa: Sales stable, market share up to 11.5% with strong growth in Algeria.
- Asia Pacific: Sales down 4%, but India surged 71% fueled by Citroën's refreshed line-up.
Why this matters
The results signal a recovery for the automaker after a challenging 2025, with improved financial health and confirmed 2026 guidance, offering confidence to investors and stakeholders.
Terms in This Story
- Adjusted operating income (AOI)
- A non-GAAP measure of profitability that excludes certain one-time items.
- Industrial free cash flows
- Cash generated from operations after capital expenditures, used to assess financial health.
- Hybrid perpetual notes
- Bonds with no fixed maturity date that combine features of debt and equity.
- Diluted EPS
- Earnings per share calculated assuming all convertible securities are exercised.
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