Autoliv's top line has stalled at roughly $2.7-2.8 billion per quarter, with 2026Q3 revenue down 0.5% year over year, while gross margin has retreated ~190 basis points from its 21.0% peak in 2024Q4 to 18.4% in 2026Q3, suggesting cost pressure rather than demand cyclicality is driving the earnings erosion visible in…
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Revenue has flattened near $2.7 billion with 2026Q3 down 0.5% year over year, while gross margin slipped to 18.4% and operating income declined 4.9% to 6.7% year over year across the first three quarters of 2026, indicating cost and non-operating leakage rather than volume weakness is compressing the 5.8% net margin.
Autoliv is the world’s largest automotive safety supplier, with operations in 25 countries and 13 Tech Centers, solidifying its dominant position in the industry.
Autoliv is rated a Buy with a $110-$115/share price target, and 9 analysts cover ALV with a consensus price target of $138.63, indicating significant upside potential.
Autoliv's Capital Markets Day focused on financial performance and advancements in automotive safety technology, highlighting innovation as a key growth driver.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 23, 2026 | $2.19-1.8% vs $2.23 | $2.7B-1.3% vs $2.7B |
Q3 2026 Jul 17, 2026 | $2.43+0.4% vs $2.42 | $2.8B+1.2% vs $2.8B |
Q2 2026 Apr 17, 2026 | $2.05+12.0% vs $1.83 | $2.8B+5.3% vs $2.6B |
Q1 2026 Jan 30, 2026 | $3.19+11.9% vs $2.85 | $2.8B+1.8% vs $2.8B |
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIV.sdb), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of MCF Safety Belts S.r.l., an Italian specialist in seatbelts for commercial and specialty vehicles, following final regulatory approval.
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ALV's rising safety content, strong product launches and operational improvements support growth, but softer vehicle production, rising costs and restructuring risks temper its outlook.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Autoliv, Inc. (ALV)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $123.47 | $9.24B | 14.45 | 4.09% | 5.63% | 24.44% | 2.51% | |
| $74.59 | $183.94B | 32.42 | 51.71% | 17.98% | 39.3% | 0.42% | |
| $48.81 | $10.01B | 20.89 | 1.65% | 3.36% | 8.34% | 1.13% | |
| $39.44 | $8.35B | 10.58 | 3.47% | 4.6% | 8.41% | — | |
| $61.86 | $16.84B | 20.05 | -0.21% | 1.96% | 6.69% | 3.11% | |
| $75.68 | $2.02B | 19.88 | -2.53% | 2.58% | 6.11% | 0.72% |
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) reported $11.07B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $10.81B in fiscal year 2025. That is 295% more than the $2.74B of fiscal year 1997.
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) grew revenue by 4.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) earned $623.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 5.6% net margin).
Yes. Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) pays a dividend that yields 2.51% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) had a return on equity (ROE) of 24.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) generated $728.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
