Revamping Stellantis: CEO Carlos Tavares’ Cost-Cutting Mission Paying Off
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Driving Value through Cost-Cutting Measures
Carlos Tavares took the helm at Stellantis with a clear vision of reducing costs and increasing profitability. The company set out to slash spending by 5 billion euros annually, a target that they are on track to achieve in 2024, a year ahead of schedule. These cost-saving initiatives have led to significant improvements in the company’s financial performance, with adjusted operating income up by 31% and the profit margin rising to 12.8%.
Navigating the EV Landscape
As the automotive industry shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), Tavares emphasized the need to cut costs on EVs to make them more affordable for mass-market consumers. Stellantis aims to remove 40% of its costs to remain competitive in the EV space. The company’s strategic plan includes ambitious financial targets such as doubling revenue to 300 billion euros by 2030 and achieving an adjusted operating profit of over 12%.
Future Outlook and Wall Street Expectations
Looking ahead, Stellantis is gearing up for its investor day, where executives will address key focus areas including Chinese competition, forthcoming products, software initiatives, and further cost reductions. Wall Street will closely monitor the company’s performance, especially in light of growing U.S. vehicle inventory levels, upcoming product launches, and plans for the Chinese market.
Analyst Insights
While Stellantis’ stock performance may have lagged behind competitors like General Motors and Ford, analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the company’s potential. With muted expectations, there is room for Stellantis to outperform and deliver value to shareholders.
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Original content sourced from CNBC, with contributions from Michael Bloom.