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Autoliv Q1 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Decline Y/Y
ZACKS· 2025-04-17 12:45
Autoliv Inc. (ALV) reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $2.15 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.72 and rose 37% year over year. The company reported net sales of $2.58 billion in the quarter, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.47 billion but fell 1.4% year over year.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.Organic sales grew 2.2% year over year and surpassed our estimate of a decline of 3.5% due to a stronger light vehicle production. ...
Autoliv(ALV) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-16 15:53
Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 16, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Anders Trapp - VP, IR Mikael Bratt - President and CEO Fredrik Westin - EVP, Finance and CFO Conference Call Participants Colin Langan - Wells Fargo Erik Golrang - SEB Emmanuel Rosner - Wolfe Edison Yu - Deutsche Bank Chris McNally - Evercore Hampus Engellau - Handelsbanken Agnieszka Vilela - Nordea Jairam Nathan - Daiwa Capital Markets America Dan Levy - Barclays Operator Good day and thank you for stan ...
Autoliv (ALV) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-04-16 14:35
Core Insights - Autoliv, Inc. reported revenue of $2.58 billion for Q1 2025, a year-over-year decline of 1.4%, but exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.47 billion by 4.25% [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $2.15, up from $1.58 a year ago, resulting in a surprise of 25% compared to the consensus estimate of $1.72 [1] Financial Performance - Organic change in Airbags, Steering Wheels, and Other products was 1.7%, outperforming the estimated -0.7% [4] - Total organic change was 2.2%, compared to the average estimate of -2.8% [4] - Organic change in Seatbelt Products and Other was 3.2%, exceeding the estimated -4.9% [4] Regional Sales Performance - Net Sales in the Americas reached $851 million, surpassing the average estimate of $827.17 million, but reflecting a year-over-year decline of 4.7% [4] - Net Sales in Asia excluding China were $515 million, slightly above the average estimate of $508.09 million, with a year-over-year increase of 4.9% [4] - Net Sales in China were $447 million, below the average estimate of $458.90 million, showing a year-over-year decline of 2.8% [4] - Net Sales in Europe totaled $764 million, exceeding the estimated $696.21 million, but representing a year-over-year decrease of 0.8% [4] Stock Performance - Autoliv's shares have returned -7.2% over the past month, compared to a -4.2% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]
Autoliv(ALV) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-04-16 13:33
Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $2,578 million, a decrease of 1.4% compared to $2,615 million in Q1 2024[14] - Gross profit increased to $478 million in Q1 2025, up 7.9% from $443 million in Q1 2024[14] - Operating income rose to $254 million, reflecting a 30.9% increase from $194 million in the same period last year[14] - Net income attributable to controlling interest was $167 million, compared to $126 million in Q1 2024, marking a 32.5% increase[14] - Basic net earnings per share increased to $2.15, up from $1.53 in Q1 2024, representing a growth of 40.5%[14] - Total comprehensive income for the first quarter of 2025 was $175 million, up from $85 million in the first quarter of 2024, indicating a significant improvement in overall financial performance[26] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $8,114 million, an increase from $7,804 million at the end of 2024[21] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $322 million from $330 million at the end of 2024[21] - As of March 31, 2025, total equity increased to $2,361 million from $2,285 million at December 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.3%[26] - Total inventories as of March 31, 2025, were $999 million, a slight decrease from $1,003 million as of December 31, 2024[62] - The company’s total short-term debt as of March 31, 2025, was $540 million, compared to $541 million as of December 31, 2024[53] Cash Flow and Dividends - Net cash provided by operating activities was $77 million, down from $122 million in Q1 2024[25] - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.70 per share, up from $0.68 in Q1 2024[14] - Cash dividends declared in the first quarter of 2025 amounted to $54 million, consistent with the previous year's first quarter[26] - The company repurchased and retired shares worth $50 million in the first quarter of 2025, compared to $161 million in the same period of 2024, showing a reduction in share buyback activity[26] Expenses and Costs - Research, development, and engineering expenses (net) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $95 million, down from $113 million in 2024[98] - The company recorded approximately $7 million in stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $3 million for the same period in 2024[87] Tax and Reserves - The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was 28.0%, an increase from 27.0% for the same period in 2024[57] - The company recorded a net increase of $1 million to income tax reserves for unrecognized tax benefits during the three months ended March 31, 2025[60] - The restructuring reserve balance as of March 31, 2025, was $121 million, primarily related to a global structural cost reduction program initiated in Europe in 2023[63] - The reserve for product-related liabilities as of March 31, 2025, was $71 million, compared to $78 million as of March 31, 2024[69] Legal and Compliance - The company is currently involved in civil litigation in the UK and Germany related to alleged anti-competitive behavior, with a potential loss range of €0 to €95 million from a complaint filed by BMW[73] - The company anticipates potential losses related to the NHTSA recall decision affecting approximately 52 million airbag inflators, with no accrual made at this time[80] - The Honda Buckle Recall involved approximately 449,000 vehicles, with an estimated excess of $12 million in product liability accrual over insurance receivables[82] - The company has determined that a loss is reasonably possible with respect to the ZF Inflator Recall, estimating potential losses between $0 to $43 million[83] Segment and Reporting Changes - The company has one reportable segment, which includes airbag and seatbelt products and components, indicating a focused operational strategy[29] - The company adopted ASU 2023-07 in Q4 2024, enhancing segment disclosures, which may impact future financial reporting transparency[34] - The company is currently assessing the impact of ASU 2024-03 on its financial statements, which will require additional disclosures about specific expense categories starting in 2026[37] Derivatives and Interest - Gains from derivatives not designated as hedging instruments were $28 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $10 million in the same period of 2024, indicating improved performance in risk management[45] - The company reported a loss of $1 million in interest expense related to derivatives for the first quarter of 2025, contrasting with a gain of $1 million in the same quarter of 2024[46]
Autoliv(ALV) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-04-16 12:17
Earnings Call Presentation 1st Quarter 2025 April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025 ALV – Q1 2025 Earnings Call and Webcast Copyright Autoliv Inc., All Rights Reserved Public Safe Harbor Statement* This report contains statements that are not historical facts but rather forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward- looking statements include those that address activities, events or developments that Autoliv, Inc. or its management believes or anti ...
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-04-16 12:10
Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 25%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $2.83 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.05, delivering a surprise of 7.77%.Over the last four quarters, the company has sur ...
Autoliv Receives 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Recognition
Prnewswire· 2025-04-16 11:20
STOCKHOLM, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIVsdb), was named a 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Innovation to Watch at the awards ceremony on April 15, 2025, in Michigan, US. The recognition acknowledges post-pilot, pre-commercial innovations in the automotive and future mobility space. Autoliv was recognized for The Bernoulli™ Airbag Module, which is a revolutionary passenger airbag system based on Bernoulli's principle of fluid dynamics. This innovation allows for the infla ...
Autoliv: Financial Report January - March 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-04-16 10:39
STOCKHOLM, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: ALV) (SSE: ALIV.sdb) Q1 2025: Good sales and execution of cost reduction programs Financial highlights Q1 2025 $2,578 million net sales 1.4% net sales decrease2.2% organic sales growth*9.9% operating margin9.9% adjusted operating margin*$2.14 diluted EPS, 41% increase$2.15 adjusted diluted EPS*, 37% increase Full year 2025 guidance Around 2% organic sales growthAround 3% negative FX effect on net salesAround 10-10.5% adjusted operating marginAround $1.2 billi ...
Autoliv(ALV) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-04-16 10:10
Financial Performance - Q1 2025 net sales were $2,578 million, a decrease of 1.4% year-over-year, with organic sales growth of 2.2%[2] - Operating income increased by 31% to $254 million, with an operating margin of 9.9%, up from 7.4% in Q1 2024[4] - Earnings per share (diluted) rose by 41% to $2.14, while adjusted earnings per share increased by 37% to $2.15[4] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $167 million, a 32% increase from $127 million in Q1 2024[35] - Gross profit increased by $36 million to $478 million, with a gross margin improvement of 1.6 percentage points to 18.6%[36] - Operating income rose by $60 million to $254 million, reflecting a 31% increase year-over-year[40] - Net income attributable to controlling interest in Q1 2025 was $167 million, up from $126 million in Q1 2024, marking a 32.5% increase[63] - Autoliv's diluted earnings per share for Q1 2025 was $2.14, compared to $1.52 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 40.8% increase[63] Sales and Market Performance - Sales to domestic Chinese OEMs grew by 19%, aligning with their LVP growth, despite overall underperformance in China[10] - Organic sales growth outperformed global LVP growth by 11pp in Europe, 6.1pp in the Americas, and 5.4pp in Asia excluding China[27] - A record number of new product launches is expected to significantly improve sales performance in China in 2025[29] - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $2,578 million, a decrease of 1.4% compared to $2,615 million in Q1 2024[35] Cost and Efficiency - The total headcount decreased by 6%, contributing to improved profitability through cost reduction initiatives[10] - S,G&A costs increased by $13 million to $145 million, with S,G&A as a percentage of sales rising from 5.1% to 5.6%[37] - R,D&E, net costs decreased by $18 million to $95 million, with R,D&E as a percentage of sales improving from 4.3% to 3.7%[38] Cash Flow and Debt - Free operating cash flow is projected to be around $1.2 billion for 2025, with a leverage ratio of 1.3x[12] - Operating cash flow decreased by 37% to $77 million, primarily due to a larger increase in operating working capital compared to net income[44][46] - Net debt increased by $225 million to $1,787 million, attributed to higher dividends and share repurchases exceeding free operating cash flow[50] - Trade working capital decreased by 4.2% to $1,279 million, with trade working capital as a percentage of sales improving from 12.8% to 12.4%[44][49] Future Outlook - The company expects organic sales growth of around 2% and an adjusted operating margin of 10-10.5% for the full year 2025[9] - The company plans to discuss medium and long-term growth strategies at its Capital Markets Day on June 4, 2025[61] Asset and Liability Management - Autoliv's total assets as of March 31, 2025, were $8,114 million, an increase from $7,804 million at the end of 2024[64] - Autoliv's total current liabilities increased to $3,800 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $3,633 million at the end of 2024[64] - Total current assets as of March 31, 2025, increased to $3,699 million from $3,483 million as of December 31, 2024, representing a growth of 6.2%[69] - Net debt as of March 31, 2025, was reported at $1,787 million, up from $1,554 million as of December 31, 2024, indicating a rise of 15%[71] - The leverage ratio for March 31, 2025, was 1.3, consistent with the previous quarter's ratio of 1.2[73] Return Metrics - Return on capital employed (GAAP) for Q1 2025 was 25.6%, up from 19.7% in Q1 2024[88] - Return on total equity (GAAP) for Q1 2025 was 28.8%, compared to 20.2% in Q1 2024[89]
Correction: Invitation to Autoliv's Q1, 2025 Earnings Call
Prnewswire· 2025-03-25 07:57
Core Points - Autoliv Inc. plans to publish its Financial Report for Q1 2025 on April 16, 2025, at 12:00 CET [1] - A teleconference will be held on the same day, featuring Mikael Bratt, President & CEO, as the main speaker [2] Financial Report Details - The Q1 2025 Earnings Call is scheduled for April 16, 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 CET [2] - Participants can attend via webcast or phone, with registration required for phone attendance [2] - Audio replay and transcript of the conference will be available on the company's investor relations website [2]