Stellantis Reports 7% Growth in Q3 2023 Net Revenues, Driven by Continued Strength in Shipments Year-Over-Year

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Stellantis Reports 7% Growth in Q3 2023 Net Revenues, Driven by Continued Strength in Shipments Year-Over-Year

November 1, 2023/Stellantis

Net revenues of €45.1 billion, up 7% compared to Q3 2022, mainly reflecting improved volume and consistent pricing, partially offset by foreign exchange impacts; Consolidated shipments(1) of 1,427 thousand units, up 11% versus Q3 2022, with Enlarged Europe, Middle East & Africa, North America and South America reporting year-over-year improvements; Total new vehicle inventory of 1,387 thousand units at September 30, 2023. Company inventory of 388 thousand units, up 158 thousand units from December 31, 2022 reflecting a return to more normal levels after a multi-year period of materially-constrained supplies; Tentative agreement reached with both UAW and Unifor. Work stoppages negatively impacted Net revenues by approximately €3 billion, compared to planned production, through October; Global BEV sales up 37% versus Q3 2022 mainly driven by the Jeep® Avenger and growing commercial BEV vehicles sales led by the Citroën ë-Berlingo; The Company repurchased €0.5 billion in shares during Q3 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, €1.2 billion in shares were repurchased. The Company expects to complete the announced €1.5 billion 2023 Share Buyback Program during Q4 2023. “In the first half of this year, Stellantis (www.Stellantis.com) emerged as the industry leader for AOI, AOI margin, and Industrial Free Cash Flows among its comparable peers. Today, we are focused on maintaining our momentum by delivering industry-leading profitability and cash flows, addressing critical near-term industry challenges, and continuing our electrification and technology transformation. This growth is propelling the execution of our Dare Forward 2030 strategy”: Natalie Knight, CFO.

Stellantis N.V. continued to build momentum in Q3 2023, delivering a 7% year-over-year increase of Net revenues driven by continued strength in shipments. The Company’s “Third Engine”(5) achieved 25% revenue growth year-over-year. Global BEV sales were up 37% versus third quarter 2022, led by the following vehicles: Jeep® Avenger, Citroën Ami, Peugeot E-208, Fiat New 500e, and Citroën ë-Berlingo. Key activities executed to achieve the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan include:

Care: In an industry still affected by unprecedented disruptions and transformations, Stellantis and its dealer network in Europe have strengthened their partnership to improve customer experience and streamline the overall customer journey. With the signing of over 8,000 sales and 25,000 aftersales contracts across 10 strategic European countries, it is clear that Stellantis and its business partners share the same goals when it comes to simplification, multi-brand approach, customer centricity, and quality assurance. Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands have already adopted the new contracts, with the rest of Europe to begin adopting the new model starting in 2024.

Tech: Peugeot revealed the first application of STLA Medium – the first of Stellantis’ four global BEV-by-design platforms – with the new E-3008, offering a best-in-class range of up to 700 km, charging time, performance, efficiency, and driving pleasure. Fiat returned to the B-segment, leading the way for sustainable urban mobility, with the new 600e, which boasts state-of-the-art safety features and an electric range of more than 400km (WLTP(6) combined cycle) and more than 600 km (WLTP(6) urban cycle) in the city. Fiat also unveiled the new Topolino micro-mobility offer with a 75km range and a safe top speed of 45 km/h. The Company also announced the start of all-electric van production at Ellesmere Port – the UK’s first EV-only volume manufacturing plant – and the first Stellantis plant globally dedicated to electric vehicles.

Coming to the market soon is the all-electric Citroën ë-C3. The first affordable European electric car, the ë-C3 delivers best-in-class comfort, and easy electric life thanks to a 44kWh battery pack providing up to 320km (199 miles) WLTP(6) driving range, at fair and net prices in many European markets, starting at €23,300.

Stellantis celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art Battery Technology Center at the Mirafiori complex in Turin, Italy. The center enhances the Company’s capabilities to design, develop and test battery packs, modules, high-voltage cells, and software to power upcoming Stellantis brand vehicles.

The Company continued to strengthen its global electrification ecosystem and support its carbon neutrality ambitions: (i) concluding testing with Aramco on the compatibility of 24 engine families to use advanced drop-in eFuels, which will lower CO2 emissions of a potential 28 million Stellantis vehicles currently on the road; (ii) unveiling with Saft the Intelligent Battery Integrated System, which the project team intends to make commercially available on Stellantis vehicles before the end of this decade; (iii) announcing plans for a sixth gigafactory globally to support its bold electrification plan of securing approximately 400 GWh of battery capacity; it will be the second facility to be built in the U.S. with Samsung SDI; (iv) investing in Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc.’s Hell’s Kitchen project to produce up to 300,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent each year; and (v) completing its 33.3% purchase of Symbio, a leader in zero-emission hydrogen mobility to help secure Stellantis’ leadership position in hydrogen-powered vehicles.     

Value: To accelerate the transition to electric vehicles in North America, Stellantis and six major global automakers will create an unprecedented charging network installing at least 30,000 high-powered charge points.

Stellantis is also implementing a multifaceted strategy designed to manage and secure the long-term supply of vital microchips, delivering the objectives laid out in Dare Forward 2030. Stellantis’ strategy combines agreements with chip makers for critical semiconductors, purchase of mission-critical parts, and full visibility of future chip needs.

The Company repurchased €0.5 billion in shares during Q3 2023. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, €1.2 billion in shares were repurchased. The Company expects to complete the announced €1.5 billion 2023 Share Buyback Program during Q4 2023.  

In October 2023, the Company announced its plans to acquire approximately 20% of Leapmotor for approximately €1.5 billion and to form Leapmotor International, a 51/49 Stellantis-led joint venture with exclusive rights for the export and sale, as well as manufacturing, of Leapmotor products outside Greater China.

In October 2023, the Company introduced Pro One as the enhanced strategic offensive of its commercial vehicles business to achieve global leadership, encompassing the professional offerings of six iconic brands of Stellantis – Citroën, FIAT Professional, Opel, Peugeot, Ram and Vauxhall, and to support achievement of the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan targets.

On October 31, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. CET / 9:00 a.m. EDT, a live audio webcast and conference call will be held to present Stellantis’ Third Quarter 2023 Shipments and Revenues. The audio webcast and recorded replay will be accessible under the Investors section of the Stellantis corporate website at www.Stellantis.com. The presentation material is expected to be posted under the Investors section of the Stellantis corporate website at approximately 8:00 a.m. CET / 3:00 a.m. EDT on October 31, 2023.

Upcoming events:

  • Full Year 2023 Results – February 15, 2024
  • Investor Day 2024, Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA – June 13, 2024

Q3 2023
 

Q3 2022
 

Change
 

FY 2023 GUIDANCE – CONFIRMED
 

Adjusted Operating Income Margin(2)            Double-Digit
 

Industrial Free Cash Flows(3)                           Positive
 

€1.5 billion Share Buyback Program              On-Track
 

2023 INDUSTRY OUTLOOK(4)*
 

North America                    +8%  (from 5%)
 

Enlarged Europe                 +10%  (from 7%)
 

Middle East & Africa          +10%  (from 7%)
 

South America                    Stable  (from 3%)
 

India & Asia Pacific             +5%  (unchanged)
 

China                                     +2%  (unchanged)
 

*2023 Industry Outlook changed for NA, EE, MEA and SA compared to outlook provided on Jul 26 ’23
 

Combined shipments (000 units)
 

1,478
 

1,334
 

+11%
 

Consolidated shipments (000 units)
 

1,427
 

1,281
 

+11%
 

Net revenues (€ billion)
 

45.1
 

42.1
 

+7%
 

YTD 2023
 

YTD 2022
 

Change
 

Combined shipments (000 units)
 

4,805
 

4,367
 

+10%
 

Consolidated shipments (000 units)
 

4,629
 

4,215
 

+10%
 

Net revenues (€ billion)
 

143.5
 

130.1
 

+10%
 

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All reported data is unaudited. Reference should be made to the section “Safe Harbor Statement” included elsewhere within this document.

Segment Performance

NORTH AMERICA
 

Q3 2023
 

Q3 2022
 

Change
 

  • Shipments up 7%, led by Chrysler (in particular Pacifica PHEV) which more than doubled y-o-y; Dodge and Ram also improved; Jeep shipments down due to the discontinued current generation Cherokee and scheduled downtime of the Compass, partially offset by Grand Cherokee which nearly doubled
  • Net revenues up 2%, primarily due to higher volumes, positive net pricing and positive mix, mostly offset by unfavorable FX translation effects

YTD 2023
 

YTD 2022
 

Shipments (000s)
 

470
 

441
 

+29
 

1,493
 

1,400
 

Net revenues (€ million)
 

21,523
 

21,071
 

+452
 

67,439
 

63,514
 

ENLARGED EUROPE
 

Q3 2023
 

Q3 2022
 

Change
 

  • Shipments up 11%, driven by increased shipments of Opel/Vauxhall (in particular Astra), Fiat Professional (led by Ducato) and Peugeot (led by 208), as well as increased demand for BEVs, led by Jeep Avenger
  • Net revenues up 5%, mainly due to increased volumes and stable net pricing

YTD 2023
 

YTD 2022
 

Shipments (000s)
 

599
 

538
 

+61
 

2,077
 

1,900
 

Net revenues (€ million)
 

14,124
 

13,486
 

+638
 

48,985
 

44,805
 

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
 

Q3 2023
 

Q3 2022
 

Change
 

  • Consolidated shipments up 102%, led by robust growth in Fiat shipments; Opel, Peugeot and Citroën models also grew significantly, partially offset by a decrease in Jeep brand shipments
  • Net revenues up 128%, primarily due to increased volumes and positive net pricing, partially offset by negative FX translation effects, mainly from Turkish lira

YTD 2023
 

YTD 2022
 

Combined shipments (000s)(1)
 

139
 

87
 

+52
 

440
 

286
 

Consolidated shipments (000s)(1)
 

105
 

52
 

+53
 

313
 

190
 

Net revenues (€ million)
 

3,021
 

1,324
 

+1,697
 

7,719
 

4,363
 

SOUTH AMERICA
 

Q3 2023
 

Q3 2022
 

Change
 

  • Shipments up 7%, due to higher Fiat volumes (led by Fastback), Fiat Professional, Peugeot and Ram shipments
  • Net revenues up 8%, mainly due to increased volumes and favorable net pricing, partially offset by negative FX translation effects, mostly Argentinian peso

YTD 2023
 

YTD 2022
 

Shipments (000s)
 

227
 

213
 

+14
 

647
 

616
 

Net revenues (€ million)
 

4,285
 

3,965
 

+320
 

11,848
 

11,198
 

CHINA AND INDIA & ASIA PACIFIC
 

Q3 2023
 

Q3 2022
 

Change
 

  • Consolidated shipments down 33%, due to decreased shipments of Jeep and Peugeot; mitigated by increased Alfa Romeo (due to all-new Tonale)
  • Net revenues down 38%, mainly due to decreased volumes and negative FX translation effects

YTD 2023
 

YTD 2022
 

Combined shipments (000s)(1)
 

37
 

48
 

(11)
 

127
 

148
 

Consolidated shipments (000s)(1)
 

20
 

30
 

(10)
 

78
 

92
 

Net revenues (€ million)
 

705
 

1,138
 

(433)
 

2,691
 

3,290
 

MASERATI
 

Q3 2023
 

Q3 2022
 

Change
 

  • Shipments down 20%, due to lower volumes in China; Levante and Ghibli shipments down, partially offset by higher Grecale volumes
  • Net revenues down 21%, primarily due to decreased volumes and unfavorable FX translation effects

YTD 2023
 

YTD 2022
 

Shipments (000s)
 

5.3
 

6.6
 

(1.3)
 

20.6
 

16.8
 

Net revenues (€ million)
 

496
 

630
 

(134)
 

1,805
 

1,571
 

Reconciliations

Net revenues from external customers to Net revenues

Q3 2023
 

(€ million)
 

NORTH AMERICA
 

ENLARGED EUROPE
 

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
 

SOUTH AMERICA
 

CHINA AND INDIA & ASIA PACIFIC
 

MASERATI
 

OTHER(*)
 

STELLANTIS
 

Net revenues from external customers
 

       21,522      
 

      14,077     
 

       3,022      
 

       4,320      
 

         705        
 

         495        
 

         995        
 

       45,136      
 

Net revenues from transactions with other segments
 

            1           
 

          47         
 

           (1)          
 

         (35)        
 

           —          
 

            1           
 

          (13)         
 

            —           
 

Net revenues
 

      21,523     
 

      14,124     
 

       3,021      
 

       4,285      
 

         705        
 

        496       
 

         982        
 

       45,136      
 

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(*) Other activities, unallocated items and eliminations

Q3 2022
 

(€ million)
 

NORTH AMERICA
 

ENLARGED EUROPE
 

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
 

SOUTH AMERICA
 

CHINA AND INDIA & ASIA PACIFIC
 

MASERATI
 

OTHER(*)
 

STELLANTIS
 

Net revenues from external customers
 

      21,070     
 

      13,467     
 

        1,324       
 

       3,978      
 

        1,136       
 

         631        
 

         495        
 

       42,101      
 

Net revenues from transactions with other segments
 

            1           
 

           19          
 

           —          
 

          (13)         
 

            2           
 

           (1)          
 

          (8)         
 

            —           
 

Net revenues
 

      21,071     
 

     13,486    
 

       1,324      
 

       3,965      
 

       1,138      
 

         630        
 

         487        
 

       42,101      
 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(*) Other activities, unallocated items and eliminations

YTD 2023
 

(€ million)
 

NORTH AMERICA
 

ENLARGED EUROPE
 

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
 

SOUTH AMERICA
 

CHINA AND INDIA & ASIA PACIFIC
 

MASERATI
 

OTHER(*)
 

STELLANTIS
 

Net revenues from external customers
 

      67,438     
 

     48,888    
 

       7,720      
 

       11,929      
 

       2,690      
 

       1,805      
 

       3,034      
 

     143,504    
 

Net revenues from transactions with other segments
 

            1           
 

          97         
 

           (1)          
 

         (81)        
 

            1           
 

           —          
 

          (17)         
 

            —           
 

Net revenues
 

     67,439    
 

     48,985    
 

       7,719      
 

      11,848     
 

       2,691      
 

       1,805      
 

       3,017      
 

     143,504    
 

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(*) Other activities, unallocated items and eliminations

YTD 2022
 

(€ million)
 

NORTH AMERICA
 

ENLARGED EUROPE
 

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
 

SOUTH AMERICA
 

CHINA AND INDIA & ASIA PACIFIC
 

MASERATI
 

OTHER(*)
 

STELLANTIS
 

Net revenues from external customers
 

       63,512      
 

      44,742     
 

       4,363      
 

        11,211       
 

       3,286      
 

        1,574       
 

        1,412       
 

     130,100    
 

Net revenues from transactions with other segments
 

            2           
 

          63         
 

           —          
 

          (13)         
 

           4
 

           (3)          
 

         (53)        
 

            —           
 

Net revenues
 

      63,514     
 

     44,805    
 

       4,363      
 

      11,198     
 

       3,290      
 

        1,571       
 

       1,359      
 

     130,100    
 

______________________________________________________________________________________

(*) Other activities, unallocated items and eliminations

Rankings, market share and other industry information are derived from third-party industry sources (e.g. Agence Nationale des Titres Sécurisés (ANTS), Associação Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veículos Automotores (ANFAVEA), Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility (MIMS), Ward’s Automotive) and internal information unless otherwise stated.
 

For purposes of this document, and unless otherwise stated industry and market share information are for passenger cars (PC) plus light commercial vehicles (LCV), except as noted below:

  • Middle East & Africa exclude Iran, Sudan and Syria;
  • South America excludes Cuba;
  • India & Asia Pacific reflects aggregate for major markets where Stellantis competes (Japan (PC), India (PC), South Korea (PC + Pickups), Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia);
  • China represents PC only; and
  • Maserati reflects aggregate for 17 major markets where Maserati competes and is derived from S&P Global data, Maserati competitive segment and internal information.

Prior period figures have been updated to reflect current information provided by third-party industry sources.

Commercial Vehicles include vans, light and heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles registered or converted for commercial use.

EU30 = EU 27 (excluding Malta), Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and UK.

Low emission vehicles (LEV) = battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fuel cell electric (FCEV) vehicles.

All Stellantis reported BEV and LEV sales include Citroën Ami and Opel Rocks-e; in countries where these vehicles are classified as quadricycles, they are excluded from Stellantis reported combined sales, industry sales and market share figures.

Safe Harbor Statement
 

This document, in particular references to “FY 2023 Guidance”, contains forward looking statements. In particular, statements regarding future financial performance and the Company’s expectations as to the achievement of certain targeted metrics, including revenues, industrial free cash flows, vehicle shipments, capital investments, research and development costs and other expenses at any future date or for any future period are forward-looking statements. These statements may include terms such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “could”, “should”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “remain”, “on track”, “design”, “target”, “objective”, “goal”, “forecast”, “projection”, “outlook”, “prospects”, “plan”, or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Rather, they are based on the Company’s current state of knowledge, future expectations and projections about future events and are by their nature, subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. They relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur or exist in the future and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on them.

Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including: the Company’s ability to launch new products successfully and to maintain vehicle shipment volumes; changes in the global financial markets, general economic environment and changes in demand for automotive products, which is subject to cyclicality; the Company’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger; the Company’s ability to offer innovative, attractive products and to develop, manufacture and sell vehicles with advanced features including enhanced electrification, connectivity and autonomous-driving characteristics; the continued impact of unfilled semiconductor orders; the Company’s ability to successfully manage the industry-wide transition from internal combustion engines to full electrification; the Company’s ability to produce or procure electric batteries with competitive performance, cost and at required volumes; a significant malfunction, disruption or security breach compromising information technology systems or the electronic control systems contained in the Company’s vehicles; exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate changes, credit risk and other market risks; increases in costs, disruptions of supply or shortages of raw materials, parts, components and systems used in the Company’s vehicles; changes in local economic and political conditions; changes in trade policy, the imposition of global and regional tariffs or tariffs targeted to the automotive industry, the enactment of tax reforms or other changes in tax laws and regulations; the level of government economic incentives available to support the adoption of battery electric vehicles; various types of claims, lawsuits, governmental investigations and other contingencies, including product liability and warranty claims and environmental claims, investigations and lawsuits; material operating expenditures in relation to compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations; the level of competition in the automotive industry, which may increase due to consolidation and new entrants; the Company’s ability to attract and retain experienced management and employees; exposure to shortfalls in the funding of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans; the Company’s ability to provide or arrange for access to adequate financing for dealers and retail customers and associated risks related to the establishment and operations of financial services companies; the Company’s ability to access funding to execute its business plan; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated benefits from joint venture arrangements; disruptions arising from political, social and economic instability; risks associated with the Company’s relationships with employees, dealers and suppliers; the Company’s ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting; developments in labor and industrial relations and developments in applicable labor laws; earthquakes or other disasters; and other risks and uncertainties.

Any forward-looking statements contained in this document speak only as of the date of this document and the Company disclaims any obligation to update or revise publicly forward-looking statements. Further information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s reports and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and AFM.

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