Aptiv PLC (APTV) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Company Performance - Aptiv PLC (APTV) has seen a stock increase of 12.6% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $88.81 [1] - Year-to-date, APTIV HLDS LTD has gained 16.5%, outperforming the Zacks Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's 13.1% and the Zacks Automotive - Original Equipment industry's 2.3% [1] Earnings and Revenue - APTIV HLDS LTD has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, reporting EPS of $2.17 against a consensus estimate of $1.81 in its last earnings report on October 30, 2025, and beating revenue estimates by 3% [2] - For the current fiscal year, the company is projected to earn $8.4 per share on revenues of $20.28 billion, with an expected year-over-year earnings growth of 8.58% [3] - For the next fiscal year, earnings are expected to rise to $9.4 per share on revenues of $21 billion, reflecting a year-over-year change of 3.58% [3] Valuation Metrics - APTIV HLDS LTD has a Value Score of A, with Growth and Momentum Scores of C and A, respectively, resulting in a combined VGM Score of A [6] - The stock trades at 10.6X current fiscal year EPS estimates, below the peer industry average of 13.8X, and at 8.1X on a trailing cash flow basis compared to the peer group's average of 8.8X [7] - The PEG ratio stands at 1.03, positioning APTIV HLDS LTD favorably among value investors [7] Zacks Rank - APTIV HLDS LTD holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), supported by a positive earnings estimate revision trend [8] - The stock aligns with the recommendation for investors to select stocks with Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, indicating potential for further gains [8] Industry Comparison - Autoliv, Inc. (ALV), a peer in the industry, also has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy) and a Value Score of A, with a Growth Score of D and a Momentum Score of B [9] - Autoliv, Inc. is expected to post earnings of $10.60 per share on revenues of $10.76 billion for the current fiscal year, having beaten consensus estimates by 10.48% last quarter [10] - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry is performing well, ranking in the top 36% of all industries, suggesting favorable conditions for both APTV and ALV [11]