Stellantis Reports Record Profits and Advances in EV Market
Despite a challenging year marked by strikes, Stellantis achieves record revenue and profit, with a strong push towards electric vehicles.
- Stellantis reports record revenue of $204.12 billion and net profit of $20.02 billion for 2023, despite challenges from the UAW strike.
- The automaker announces a $3.2 billion buyback program and a 16% dividend increase, reflecting its strong financial performance.
- Global battery EV sales rose 21% in 2023, with Stellantis planning to launch 18 new EVs in 2024, including eight in the U.S.
- CEO Carlos Tavares emphasizes Stellantis' commitment to electrification, contrasting with other automakers' pullback on EVs.
- Stellantis faces competition from Chinese manufacturers, with Tavares highlighting the need for competitive offerings in the EV market.