Stock Traders Purchase Large Volume of Stellantis Call Options (NYSE:STLA)

Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:STLA) was the target of unusually large options trading on Wednesday. Investors purchased 20,432 call options on the stock. This is an increase of 117% compared to the typical volume of 9,409 call options.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have commented on STLA. Weiss Ratings downgraded Stellantis from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “sell (e+)” rating in a report on Friday, September 4th. HSBC lowered Stellantis from a “hold” rating to a “reduce” rating in a research report on Friday, July 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Stellantis from a “market perform” rating to an “underperform” rating in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Stellantis in a research note on Tuesday, July 14th. Finally, Evercore set a $7.50 price objective on Stellantis in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and seven have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $7.38.

Stellantis Stock Up 2.0%

Shares of NYSE STLA opened at $4.36 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $16.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.34 and a beta of 1.49. Stellantis has a 52-week low of $4.24 and a 52-week high of $12.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 1.04. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $5.01 and its 200-day moving average price is $6.23.

Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 30th. The company reported $0.14 EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $49.63 billion during the quarter. Equities analysts forecast that Stellantis will post 0.44 earnings per share for the current year.

Stellantis News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Stellantis this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stellantis is testing a diesel-hybrid powertrain for future vans, a strategy that could help it serve commercial-fleet customers seeking lower emissions without relying exclusively on battery-electric vehicles. The technology may improve the competitiveness and flexibility of its van business. Stellantis testing new diesel-hybrid engine for vans Stellantis explores diesel hybrid powertrain for future van models
• Positive Sentiment: Reports point to Stellantis pursuing affordable electric vehicles, while six Paris concepts and an India-related opportunity could support its longer-term product expansion and growth strategy. Stellantis is betting on new affordable EVs Stellantis concepts and India deal
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option activity suggests some traders are positioning for a rebound; call purchases were reported at more than double the average daily volume. This is a short-term sentiment indicator rather than a fundamental improvement. Unusual options volume report
• Neutral Sentiment: Stellantis will release third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 28. The announcement gives investors a near-term catalyst to assess sales, margins, cash flow and management’s outlook. Stellantis third-quarter 2026 results date
• Neutral Sentiment: Stellantis’ partnership with Leapmotor raises the prospect of greater use of Chinese technology in European vehicles. It could accelerate development and lower costs, but also creates questions about technology dependence and market positioning. Stellantis and Leapmotor
• Negative Sentiment: Freedom Broker issued a pessimistic forecast for STLA, reinforcing bearish sentiment while the shares trade well below their longer-term moving averages. Freedom Broker forecast for Stellantis

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Stellantis

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bank of America Corp DE raised its position in shares of Stellantis by 84.7% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 23,518,418 shares of the company’s stock worth $166,746,000 after acquiring an additional 10,783,370 shares in the last quarter. Swiss National Bank lifted its stake in shares of Stellantis by 26.8% in the 1st quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 6,981,716 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,774,000 after purchasing an additional 1,477,637 shares during the period. Ancient Art L.P. lifted its stake in shares of Stellantis by 1.4% in the 4th quarter. Ancient Art L.P. now owns 3,499,412 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,109,000 after purchasing an additional 50,000 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of Stellantis by 19.6% during the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 3,501,139 shares of the company’s stock valued at $24,810,000 after purchasing an additional 574,048 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC boosted its position in shares of Stellantis by 118.4% during the 1st quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 3,365,143 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,540,000 after purchasing an additional 1,824,139 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 59.48% of the company’s stock.

About Stellantis

Stellantis N.V. is a global automotive company that designs, engineers, manufactures and sells passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and related mobility products and services. Its portfolio includes brands such as Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot and Ram.

The company serves customers across North America, Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa, and other international markets. Its operations include vehicle manufacturing and distribution, financing and leasing, aftermarket parts and services, and the development of connected, electric and software-enabled vehicle technologies.

Stellantis was created in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and France’s Groupe PSA.