Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Autoliv (ALV) Q4 Earnings

Core Insights - Autoliv, Inc. reported revenue of $2.62 billion for Q4 2024, a year-over-year decline of 4.9% and an EPS of$ 3.05, down from $3.74 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$ 2.71 billion by 3.59%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $2.83 by 7.77% [1] Financial Performance - Autoliv's stock has returned +9.8% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.9% change [3] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3] Sales Breakdown - Organic sales change for Airbags, Steering Wheels, and Other products was -4.1%, compared to the three-analyst average estimate of +1.8% [4] - Organic sales change for Seatbelt Products was -1.6%, against the average estimate of +0.1% [4] - Net Sales in the Americas were$ 786 million, below the average estimate of $810.12 million, reflecting an 8.7% year-over-year decline [4] - Net Sales in Europe were$ 715 million, compared to the average estimate of $758.93 million, marking a 5.3% year-over-year decline [4] - Net Sales in Asia excluding China were$ 527 million, slightly above the average estimate of $524.03 million, showing a 1.5% year-over-year increase [4] - Net Sales in China were$ 587 million, below the average estimate of $634.50 million, indicating a 4.9% year-over-year decline [4] - Sales of Seatbelt Products were$ 856 million, exceeding the average estimate of $839.11 million, but reflecting a 3.5% year-over-year decline [4] - Sales of Airbags, Steering Wheels, and Other products were$ 1.76 billion, below the average estimate of $1.88 billion, representing a 5.6% year-over-year decline [4]