FCA’s Maserati Levante. Image source: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE: FCAU), the world’s seventh-largest automaker and often an afterthought compared to its Detroit rivals, struck a chord with analysts Thursday as it announced improved profitability across all of its regions and issued guidance materially ahead of Wall Street expectations. Let’s take a look at some overall highlights, key figures, and a couple of important takeaways.