Autoliv Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
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.
Sales decreased organically by 3.3%, underperforming global LVP increase.
Profitability improved, reaching new record highs in operating income and margin.
Operating cash flow reached a new record for FY2024.
Strategic major wins achieved with new automakers despite low sourcing of new business.
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Forward Guidance
Full year 2025 guidance is mainly based on customer call-offs, achievement of targeted cost compensation effects, and no material changes to tariffs or trade restrictions.
Positive Outlook
- Around 2% organic sales growth
- Around 10-10.5% adjusted operating margin
- Around $1.2 billion operating cash flow
Challenges Ahead
- Around 2% negative FX effect on net sales
- Around 0.5% negative LVP Growth
- Around 28% Tax rate