# Global automaker Stellantis swings back into profit in the first quarter on rising sales.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-30 · Japan Today*

## Key points

- Stellantis returned to profitability in Q1 2026 with a net profit of 377 million euros.
- Sales volumes increased by 12 percent, exceeding analyst forecasts despite revenue being slightly below expectations.
- All global regions, including North America, reported rising sales for Stellantis in this quarter.
- Stellantis had previously booked a 20-billion-euro charge for 2025 as it pivots away from the EV sector.
- The company will unveil a new turnaround strategy on May 21 in response to rising Chinese competition.

**Companies:** Stellantis
**Countries:** France, Italy, United States

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