Ford Motor vs. Stellantis: Which Automotive Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

A stock-focused comparison framed the 2026 outlook for Ford Motor versus Stellantis, arguing that both face pressure from the costly shift toward electric vehicles while managing legacy businesses. Ford’s structure is split into Ford Blue, Ford Model e, and Ford Pro, supported by a network of about 8,226 independently owned dealerships and Ford Motor Credit. For FY 2025, Ford reported roughly $187.3 billion in revenue, nearly flat (+1.2%), but a net loss of about $8.2 billion, leaving a net margin of -4.4% and debt-to-equity near 4.7x; free cash flow was about $12.5 billion. Stellantis runs 14 brands and targets manufacturing scale across more than 130 markets. In FY 2025 it posted about $172.5 billion revenue (-2.1%) and a net loss around $25.1 billion, for a net margin of -14.6%.