Autoliv Earnings Reports

Autoliv delivered strong earnings per share and operating margins in Q1 2025, supported by organic sales growth and successful cost reduction efforts, despite a slight decline in reported net sales.

Autoliv reported a decrease in net sales by 4.9% but achieved record highs in operating profit, operating margin, and EPS. The company's profitability improved due to cost reductions and commercial recoveries. They expect 2025 to be a challenging year for the automotive industry with LVP declining slightly and continued geopolitical risks.

Autoliv reported solid sales outperformance in Q3 2024, with a 0.8% organic sales decline, 4pp better than global LVP decline. Profitability remained unchanged despite a slight net sales decrease, driven by cost reductions and commercial recoveries. The company reaffirms its guidance of around 9.5-10.0% adjusted operating margin for 2024.

Autoliv reported a slight decrease in net sales but a significant increase in EPS, driven by cost reductions and improved pricing. The company outperformed LVP in Asia excluding China and Europe, but underperformed in Americas and China.

Autoliv reported record first quarter sales with a 5% organic sales growth, outperforming global LVP decline by 6pp. Profitability improved substantially, driven by organic growth and cost reduction activities. Strong cash flow improvement was also achieved.

Autoliv reported record sales and strong profitability in Q4 2023, with net sales of $2,751 million, an 18% increase year-over-year. Organic sales growth was 16%, outperforming global LVP growth. Profitability improved due to price increases, organic growth, and cost reduction activities. Operating cash flow remained strong at $447 million.

Autoliv reported strong Q3 2023 results, with organic sales growth significantly outperforming LVP growth and adjusted operating income reaching a new third-quarter record since 2018. The company saw improvements across key areas, including gross and operating margin, labor efficiency, and SG&A and RD&E costs relative to sales. Strong cash flow and debt leverage were maintained, along with a dividend payout and increased share repurchases.

Autoliv reported a strong Q2 2023 with record second quarter sales, driven by organic growth and price increases. Profitability improved substantially, positively impacted by price increases, organic growth and cost reduction activities. The company reiterates its full year indications.

Autoliv reported strong sales growth in Q1 2023, with a 17% increase in net sales and a 21% increase in organic sales. The company outperformed global LVP growth by 15 percentage points, driven by new product launches and higher prices. Profitability was positively impacted by price increases, organic growth, and cost reduction activities, but operating cash flow decreased due to negative working capital effects from high sales growth.

Autoliv reported solid Q4 2022 results with a 10% increase in net sales and significant improvement in profitability, driven by successful execution of price increases, cost reductions, and volume growth. The company's operating margin improved to 9.8%, and adjusted EPS increased by 40% to $1.83.

Autoliv reported strong Q3 2022 results with record net sales of $2,302 million, a 25% increase from the previous year. Organic sales grew by 32.5%, outperforming global LVP growth. Profitability improved significantly, with operating margin increasing to 7.4% and adjusted operating margin to 7.5%.

Autoliv reported a slight increase in net sales but faced challenges in profitability due to rising raw material costs, currency fluctuations, low vehicle production, and lockdowns in China. The company's performance was stronger than expected in June due to price increases, LVP recovery, and a patent litigation settlement.

Autoliv's Q1 2022 sales declined by 5.3% with a 1.0% organic sales decline. Profitability was impacted by higher raw material costs and supply chain disruptions, leading to a decrease in operating margin.

Autoliv reported a challenging fourth quarter in 2021, impacted by indirect effects from COVID-19 and the global semiconductor shortage. Despite these challenges, the company's operating income and cash flow remained solid. The company expects organic sales growth of around 20% and an adjusted operating margin of around 9.5% for the full year 2022.

Autoliv's Q3 2021 results were impacted by global supply chain disruptions, leading to a significant organic sales decline and reduced profitability. Despite outperforming global LVP, profitability declined due to lower sales and higher raw material costs. The company is implementing stricter measures to mitigate these headwinds and adjusted its full-year outlook.

Autoliv reported strong sales growth and outperformance vs. LVP in Q2 2021. Net sales reached $2,022 million with 85% organic sales growth. The adjusted operating margin improved to 8.2%, and EPS increased to $1.19.

Autoliv reported strong Q1 2021 results with net sales of $2,242 million, a 17.9% organic sales growth, and an EPS of $1.79, which is a 108% increase. The company's operating margin was 10.6%, and adjusted operating margin was also 10.6%. Autoliv's strong cash flow and strengthened balance sheet led to a leverage ratio of 1.4x, within the target range.

Autoliv reported record net sales of $2,517 million, a 15% increase year-over-year, with organic sales growth of 12.7%. The company also achieved record operating income and cash flow, driven by continued cost control and demand recovery. Adjusted operating margin improved to 12.4%, and EPS increased by 21% to $2.15.

Autoliv's Q3 2020 results were better than Q3 2019, with net sales of $2,037 million and adjusted EPS of $1.48. Organic sales grew by 0.4%, and the adjusted operating margin was 10.1%. The company also generated strong cash flow, with operating cash flow of $352 million and free cash flow of $276 million.

Autoliv's Q2 2020 results were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with net sales of $1,048 million and a 48% organic sales decline. The company implemented substantial cost reductions, including personnel costs, and launched Structural Efficiency Program phase II. Despite the challenges, the liquidity position remains strong with $1.7 billion in cash and committed loan facilities.

Autoliv's Q1 2020 results were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with net sales declining by 15% to $1,846 million and EPS decreasing by 32% to $0.86. The company's organic sales decline outperformed global light vehicle production (LVP), and margins were supported by cost reduction efforts. Autoliv has withdrawn full year 2020 indications until the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic can be better assessed.

Autoliv reported Q4 2019 net sales of $2,191 million with 0.5% organic sales growth. The operating margin was 10.5% and adjusted operating margin was 11.1%. EPS increased by 268% to $1.78 and adjusted EPS increased by 30% to $1.84.