Research Analysts Offer Predictions for Autoliv Q2 Earnings

Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for Autoliv in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, July 3rd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the auto parts company will post earnings of $2.36 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.38. The consensus estimate for Autoliv’s current full-year earnings is $9.51 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Autoliv’s Q3 2026 earnings at $2.51 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.46 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $10.40 EPS.

Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 16th. The auto parts company reported $2.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.72 by $0.43. Autoliv had a net margin of 6.63% and a return on equity of 30.47%. The business had revenue of $2.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.50 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.58 earnings per share.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on ALV. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Autoliv from $100.00 to $104.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Autoliv from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on shares of Autoliv from $105.00 to $90.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 15th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Autoliv from $97.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, April 21st. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane raised shares of Autoliv from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $123.00 target price on the stock in a report on Friday, May 9th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirteen have given a buy rating and three have issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $117.06.

Autoliv Stock Down 0.5%

ALV opened at $117.74 on Friday. Autoliv has a fifty-two week low of $75.49 and a fifty-two week high of $118.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.97 and a quick ratio of 0.73. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $104.38 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $96.69. The company has a market capitalization of $9.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.55, a P/E/G ratio of 1.98 and a beta of 1.37.

Autoliv Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 5th will be given a dividend of $0.85 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 5th. This is an increase from Autoliv’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.70. This represents a $3.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.89%. Autoliv’s dividend payout ratio is presently 32.22%.

Autoliv declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, June 4th that allows the company to buyback $2.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the auto parts company to purchase up to 31.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Transactions at Autoliv

In other Autoliv news, Director Jan Carlson sold 1,555 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.32, for a total transaction of $168,437.60. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 77,493 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,394,041.76. This represents a 1.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Autoliv

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of ALV. SouthState Corp bought a new stake in shares of Autoliv in the 1st quarter valued at about $25,000. AlphaQuest LLC increased its stake in Autoliv by 74.4% during the 4th quarter. AlphaQuest LLC now owns 314 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 134 shares in the last quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake in shares of Autoliv by 122.9% during the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 370 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 204 shares in the last quarter. FNY Investment Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of Autoliv during the 1st quarter worth approximately $44,000. Finally, Twin Tree Management LP bought a new position in shares of Autoliv during the 4th quarter worth approximately $50,000. 69.57% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Autoliv Company Profile

Autoliv, Inc, through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and supplies passive safety systems to the automotive industry in Europe, the Americas, China, Japan, and rest of Asia. It offers passive safety systems, including modules and components for frontal-impact airbag protection systems, side-impact airbag protection systems, seatbelts, steering wheels, and inflator technologies.