Autoliv (ALV) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

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]