Compared to Estimates, Autoliv (ALV) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Autoliv, Inc. reported revenue of $2.71 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, reflecting a 4.2% increase year-over-year and a surprise of +3.36% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.63 billion [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $2.21, up from $1.87 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +6.76% compared to the consensus estimate of $2.07 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Organic change in Airbags, Steering Wheels, and Other products was 3.1%, exceeding the average estimate of 0.4% from two analysts [4] - Total organic change was reported at 3.4%, significantly higher than the 0.4% estimated by two analysts [4] - Organic change in Seatbelt Products and Other was 4%, compared to the average estimate of 1.9% from two analysts [4] Regional Sales Performance - Net Sales in the Americas reached $891 million, surpassing the average estimate of $855.27 million, but showing a -0.2% change year-over-year [4] - Net Sales in Europe were $828 million, exceeding the average estimate of $751.53 million, with a year-over-year increase of +8.8% [4] - Net Sales in Asia excluding China were $519 million, above the average estimate of $499.63 million, reflecting a +7.5% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales in China amounted to $477 million, slightly below the average estimate of $488.36 million, with a +1.9% year-over-year change [4] Product Category Sales - Net Sales for Seatbelt Products and Other reached $902 million, exceeding the average estimate of $839.37 million, with a year-over-year change of +5.1% [4] - Net Sales for Airbags, Steering Wheels, and Other products were $1.81 billion, surpassing the average estimate of $1.76 billion, reflecting a +3.7% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Autoliv's shares have returned +5.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]