Slipping Jeep Sales Could Put Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Profit at Risk -- The Motley Fool/fool

Slipping Jeep Sales Could Put Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' Profit at Risk -- The Motley Fool

automotive/"_blank">automotive.com/category/cars/"_blank">Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE:FCAU) said its U.S. sales fell 10% in October, as its formerly white-hot Jeep brand posted its second consecutive monthly sales decline.The key numbers: How FCA's brands performed in OctoberWhat worked (and didn't) for FCA in the U.S. last monthLike most of its rivals, FCA was hurt in October by a quirk of the calendar: Last month had two fewer selling days than October of 2015.(Selling days exclude Sundays and other days when dealerships tend to be closed.)

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: Profit Rises 29% on Strong Jeep Demand -- The Motley Fool

automotive/"_blank">automotive.com/category/cars/"_blank">Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (NYSE:FCAU) said on Oct. 25 that its adjusted earnings before interest and tax ("adjusted EBIT") jumped 29% in the third quarter to 1.5 billion euros ($1.63 billion).Continued strong demand for its profitable Jeep SUV line led FCA to boost its full-year 2016 guidance for the second time this year.But its third-quarter net result was dented by a charge of 149 million euros ($162 million) for recall-related costs.

Ram gains can't offset Jeep cooldown, Chrysler plunge

Have an opinion about this story?Click here to submit a Letter to the Editor , and we may publish it in print.Related Stories Sales slip in October, dashing hopes for a record yearautomotive/"_blank">automotive.com/category/cars/"_blank">Fiat Chrysler's sales dove more than 10 percent in October as sales of the Chrysler 200 cratered to their lowest levels in five years and despite Ram brand sales climbing 12 percent.