Stellantis NV (STLA) experienced a significant pre-market plunge, dropping 7.08% on Tuesday.
The sharp decline follows reports of internal discontent as workers are upset over shelved profit-sharing checks. Furthermore, the stock was downgraded to Hold by Freedom Capital, adding negative pressure from analysts.
Broader industry headwinds also contributed to the sell-off. Auto stocks are facing pressure from surging oil prices amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Additionally, global supply chains have been further disrupted after QatarEnergy suspended LNG production following military strikes on its facilities.