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S&P, Moody's cut Stellantis to lowest investment grade

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Posted on February 10, 2026

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· Last updated: February 10, 2026

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Feb 10 (Reuters) - Moody's and S&P Global downgraded carmaker Stellantis to their lowest investment grades on Tuesday, citing weaker earnings and cash flow prospects. S&P cut Stellantis' long-term

S&P and Moody's Downgrade Stellantis to Lowest Investment Grade

Impact of Credit Rating Downgrade

Feb 10 (Reuters) - Moody's and S&P Global downgraded carmaker Stellantis to their lowest investment grades on Tuesday, citing weaker earnings and cash flow prospects.

Details of the Downgrades

S&P cut Stellantis' long-term rating to BBB- from BBB and assigned a negative outlook.

Implications for Stellantis

Moody's lowered it to Baa3 from Baa2, citing weaker-than-expected profitability and cash flow for 2025 and keeping a stable outlook.

The downgrades place the carmaker at the lowest investment grade level at both agencies, one notch above "junk" category.

(Reporting by Anna Peverieri in Barcelona; Editing by Joe Bavier)

Key Takeaways

  • Stellantis downgraded by S&P and Moody's.
  • S&P assigns a negative outlook to Stellantis.
  • Moody's cites weaker profitability for 2025.
  • Downgrades place Stellantis above 'junk' status.
  • Impact on Stellantis' financial prospects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a credit rating?
A credit rating is an assessment of the creditworthiness of a borrower, typically expressed as a letter grade. It indicates the likelihood that the borrower will default on their financial obligations.
What is an investment grade?
Investment grade refers to a rating assigned to bonds or other debt instruments that indicates a relatively low risk of default. These ratings are typically BBB- or higher.

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