Zacks Research Has Weak Estimate for Autoliv FY2026 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research cut Autoliv’s FY2026 EPS estimate to $10.22 from $10.62, though it remains above the current consensus estimate of $10.04. The firm projects EPS of $11.38 for FY2027 and $12.69 for FY2028.
• Autoliv’s latest quarter showed mixed results: EPS of $2.43 missed expectations by $0.03, while revenue of $2.80 billion exceeded estimates and rose 3.3% year over year.
• Analyst sentiment remains generally positive, with eight Buy ratings and five Holds producing a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $135.93, compared with the stock’s $123.01 opening price.

Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their FY2026 EPS estimates for shares of Autoliv in a note issued to investors on Friday, August 7th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the auto parts company will post earnings of $10.22 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $10.62. The consensus estimate for Autoliv's current full-year earnings is $10.04 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Autoliv's Q4 2026 earnings at $3.50 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.32 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.69 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.00 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $3.37 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $11.38 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.66 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $3.01 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $12.69 EPS.

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

A number of other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on ALV. Wall Street Zen cut Autoliv from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, July 4th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Autoliv from $116.00 to $122.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Autoliv from $150.00 to $148.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on shares of Autoliv from $119.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Autoliv from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $135.93.

Autoliv Price Performance

ALV stock opened at $123.01 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.79 and a current ratio of 1.03. Autoliv has a 1 year low of $99.16 and a 1 year high of $132.17. The firm has a market cap of $9.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 1.34. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $121.69 and a 200-day simple moving average of $118.29.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Autoliv

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. IFP Advisors Inc increased its stake 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 worth $25,000 after buying an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Torren Management LLC acquired a new stake in Autoliv in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust boosted its stake in Autoliv by 863.6% during the 4th quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 212 shares of the auto parts company's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP bought a new position in Autoliv during the 3rd quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in Autoliv during the 3rd quarter worth $37,000. 69.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Autoliv news, Director Jan Carlson sold 19,607 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $130.00, for a total transaction of $2,548,910.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 60,000 shares in the company, valued at $7,800,000. This trade represents a 24.63% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 0.34% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Autoliv

Here are the key news stories impacting Autoliv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its fourth-quarter 2026 EPS estimate to $3.50 from $3.47, its fourth-quarter 2027 estimate to $3.37 from $3.28, and its fiscal 2028 forecast to $12.69 from $12.47. The longer-term upgrade suggests potential earnings growth from operating improvements and demand for Autoliv’s automotive safety products. Zacks Research estimates for Autoliv
• Neutral Sentiment: The revisions were mixed overall: Zacks maintained estimates of $10.22 EPS for fiscal 2026 and $11.38 for fiscal 2027, compared with the current-year consensus estimate of $10.11. This indicates expectations remain solid, but analysts see limited near-term upside relative to prior forecasts. Autoliv earnings estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks lowered estimates for fiscal 2026 EPS to $10.22 from $10.62 and fiscal 2027 EPS to $11.38 from $11.58. It also cut forecasts for the first and second quarters of 2027 and the first and second quarters of 2028. These reductions point to softer expected near-term profitability, potentially reflecting auto-production, cost, or demand pressures. Zacks Research forecast revisions for Autoliv

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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