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Sep 30, 2021
Autoliv Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Net sales and EPS decreased due to lower sales and higher raw material costs.
Key Takeaways
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.
Net sales were $1,847 million, with a 12% organic sales decline.
Operating margin was 5.4%, and adjusted operating margin was 5.6%.
EPS was $0.68, a decrease of $0.44, and adjusted EPS was $0.73, a decrease of $0.75.
Operating cash flow was $188 million, and free cash flow was $77 million.
Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
Based on an assumption of around 0% global LVP growth for the full year 2021, Autoliv expects organic sales growth of around 8%, and an adjusted operating margin of around 8%.
Positive Outlook
- Organic sales growth of around 8% is expected.
- Adjusted operating margin of around 8% is anticipated.
- Focus on quality and execution to mitigate near-term headwinds.
- Driving forward towards medium-term targets.
- Continued implementation of projects and actions needed to support growth opportunities.
Challenges Ahead
- Supply disruptions are expected to continue impacting LVP negatively.
- Poor visibility regarding semiconductor availability.
- New raw material headwinds, including higher magnesium and resin costs, are anticipated.
- Full-year operating margin headwind from raw materials of around 130 basis points is expected.
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