Autoliv remains a 'buy' despite recent underperformance, as shares are attractively priced and long-term fundamentals remain solid. Revenue growth post-pandemic was driven by recovery in global vehicle production, especially in airbags and seatbelt segments. Profitability has improved, with net income and EBITDA rising, even as recent revenue dipped due to regional market weakness.
Autoliv (ALV) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
ALV reports higher-than-expected first-quarter results. However, revenues decline 1.4% year over year.
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 16, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Anders Trapp - VP, IR Mikael Bratt - President and CEO Fredrik Westin - EVP, Finance and CFO Conference Call Participants Colin Langan - Wells Fargo Erik Golrang - SEB Emmanuel Rosner - Wolfe Edison Yu - Deutsche Bank Chris McNally - Evercore Hampus Engellau - Handelsbanken Agnieszka Vilela - Nordea Jairam Nathan - Daiwa Capital Markets America Dan Levy - Barclays Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Autoliv Inc First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Autoliv (ALV) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Shares of Autoliv (ALV) surged Wednesday morning after the Swedish automotive safety supplier reported first-quarter profit well above expectations.
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago.
Swedish car equipment maker Autoliv reported a first-quarter adjusted operating profit above expectations on Wednesday and reiterated its 2025 sales and profitability guidance despite geopolitical and market uncertainties.
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Autoliv (ALV) for the quarter ended March 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
Autoliv, a leader in automotive safety, presents a strong investment opportunity due to its tech leadership, cost efficiency, and solid fundamentals despite industry cyclicality. The company's recent performance includes record profits, margin expansion, and cost reductions, yet it remains undervalued, making it an attractive buy at current levels. I recommend a target price of $110/share for a 15% annualized return, with potential for normalization at $150/share, supported by analyst consensus.
BN, EADSY and ALV have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on February 26, 2025.
ALV is facing weak vehicle production, market shifts and geopolitical risks, posing headwinds for its 2025 prospects.