Zacks Research Comments on Autoliv's Q4 Earnings (NYSE:ALV)

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised its Q4 2027 EPS estimate for Autoliv to $3.40 from $3.37 and forecasts FY2028 EPS of $12.75. The current full-year consensus estimate is $10.04 per share.
• Autoliv’s latest quarterly results showed EPS of $2.43, slightly below the $2.46 consensus, while revenue of $2.80 billion exceeded estimates and increased 3.3% year over year.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with an average “Moderate Buy” rating and a consensus price target of $135.93. Autoliv also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, representing a 2.9% annualized yield.

Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q4 2027 earnings per share estimates for shares of Autoliv in a report issued on Monday, August 17th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the auto parts company will post earnings of $3.40 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $3.37. The consensus estimate for Autoliv's current full-year earnings is $10.04 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Autoliv's FY2028 earnings at $12.75 EPS.

Autoliv (NYSE:ALV - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Friday, July 17th. The auto parts company reported $2.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.46 by ($0.03). Autoliv had a return on equity of 29.36% and a net margin of 5.79%.The business had revenue of $2.80 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.77 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.21 earnings per share. Autoliv's revenue for the quarter was up 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

ALV has been the topic of a number of other reports. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Autoliv from $110.00 to $122.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, June 15th. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of Autoliv to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, June 15th. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on Autoliv from $119.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, April 20th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Autoliv from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Autoliv from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, July 4th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $135.93.

Autoliv Stock Down 0.8%

Autoliv stock opened at $121.08 on Tuesday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $120.75 and a 200-day moving average of $118.09. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. Autoliv has a twelve month low of $99.16 and a twelve month high of $132.17. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.87 billion, a PE ratio of 14.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 1.34.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Autoliv

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ALV. Torren Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Autoliv during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. IFP Advisors Inc increased its position in shares of Autoliv by 110.3% in the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 204 shares of the auto parts company's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its holdings in Autoliv by 863.6% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 212 shares of the auto parts company's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Autoliv during the third quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in Autoliv during the third quarter valued at approximately $37,000. 69.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Jan Carlson sold 19,607 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total value of $2,548,910.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 60,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,800,000. This trade represents a 24.63% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.34% of the company's stock.

Autoliv Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th will be issued a dividend of $0.87 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28th. This represents a $3.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.9%. Autoliv's dividend payout ratio is presently 40.99%.

Autoliv Company Profile

Autoliv Inc NYSE: ALV is a leading global supplier of automotive safety systems, specializing in the design, development and manufacture of passive and active safety products. Its core product portfolio includes airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels, restraint control modules and pedestrian protection systems. In recent years, the company has also expanded into active safety technologies, offering radar, camera and sensor solutions that support advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications.

Founded in 1997 following the spin-off of Electrolux's automotive safety business, Autoliv has evolved into a multinational organization with a presence in over 27 countries.

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