Autoliv Reports Q1 Adjusted EPS of $2.15, Beats Estimates; Revenue Hits $2.578B, CEO Mikael Bratt Highlights Growth

Autoliv Inc. reported strong first-quarter results, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.15, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.67. The company's revenue also exceeded forecasts, reaching $2.578 billion compared to a consensus estimate of $2.51 billion. CEO Mikael Bratt emphasized the company's robust sales performance and resilience in the face of tariff challenges, particularly in North America. Despite a 1.4% decrease in net sales year-over-year, Autoliv achieved a 2.2% organic sales growth. The company also reported a 9.9% operating margin and announced plans for a 2% organic sales growth for the full year, although it anticipates a 3% negative impact from foreign exchange on net sales. Following the earnings report, Barclays upgraded Autoliv's stock rating from Equal Weight to Overweight.