Core Insights - Aptiv PLC (APTV) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2025 results with adjusted earnings of $2.12 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.4% and increasing 34.2% year over year. Revenues reached $5.21 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.5% and rising 3.1% year over year [1][9]. Revenue Performance - Adjusted revenues improved 2% year over year, with a 1% decline in Europe, while North America and South America both grew by 3%. Asia saw a 4% increase, despite a 1% decline in China [2]. - The Electrical Distribution Systems and Engineered Components Group reported revenues of $2.21 billion and $1.72 billion, rising 7% and 6% year over year, respectively. However, the Advanced Safety and User Experience segment's revenues declined by 3% to $1.5 billion [3]. Operating Income and Cash Flow - Adjusted operating income was $628 million, up 3.6% from the previous year, with an adjusted operating income margin of 9.3%, an increase of 60 basis points year over year [3]. - The company generated $510 million in cash from operating activities in the quarter, totaling $783 million for the first half of 2025, compared to $887 million in the prior-year period [4]. Future Outlook - For Q3 2025, Aptiv expects revenues between $4.95 billion and $5.10 billion, exceeding the current Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.91 billion. Adjusted EPS is anticipated to be between $1.6 and $1.8, slightly lower than the current estimate of $1.81 [5]. - For the full year 2025, Aptiv projects revenues between $20 billion and $20.3 billion, above the current Zacks Consensus Estimate of $19.70 billion. Adjusted EPS is expected to range from $7.3 to $7.6 per share, compared to the current estimate of $7.23 [6].

Core Insights - Aptiv PLC reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results with adjusted earnings of $1.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9% and increasing 45.7% year over year [1] - Revenues for the quarter were $4.80 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.4% but decreasing 1.6% year over year [1] Revenue Performance - Adjusted revenues declined 1% year over year, with specific declines of 4% in Europe, 2% in North America, and 3% in South America, while Asia saw a growth of 5%, including a 2% increase in China [1] - The Electrical Distribution Systems and Engineered Components Group reported revenues of $2 billion and $1.6 billion, declining 3% and 1% year over year, respectively [2] - The Advanced Safety and User Experience segment's revenues remained flat at $1.4 billion year over year [2] Operating Income and Margins - Adjusted operating income was $572 million, up 5.2% from the previous year, with an adjusted operating income margin of 11.9%, an increase of 80 basis points year over year [2] Cash Flow and Debt - At the end of the quarter, Aptiv had cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 billion, down from $1.6 billion in the previous quarter, while long-term debt decreased from $7.8 billion to $7.6 billion [3] - The company generated $273 million in cash from operating activities, compared to $244 million in the first quarter of 2024 [3] Future Outlook - For Q2 2025, Aptiv expects revenues between $4.92 billion and $5.12 billion, and adjusted EPS between $1.7 and $1.9, both higher than current Zacks Consensus Estimates [4] - For the full year 2025, revenues are expected to be between $19.6 billion and $20.4 billion, with adjusted EPS between $7 and $7.6, also above current estimates [5] - The adjusted operating income margin for 2025 is anticipated between 11.9% and 12.3%, with capital expenditure expected to be $880 million [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue totaled $4.8 billion, down 1% year-over-year due to lower vehicle production in North America and Europe and negative customer mix [5][20] - Operating income reached a record $572 million, an increase of over 5%, reflecting strong operating execution and ongoing cost reduction initiatives [5][20] - Earnings per share hit a record of $1.69, a 46% increase from the prior year, driven by higher operating income and share count reductions [5][21] - Operating cash flow totaled $273 million, positioning the company to accelerate its deleveraging plan [5][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advanced Safety and User Experience (ASUX) segment revenues were flat, with Active Safety revenues increasing by 9% and User Experience down 14% due to the roll-off of legacy programs [12][24] - Engineered Components Group (ECG) revenues increased by 1%, driven by 24% growth in China, offsetting declines in North America and Europe [14][26] - Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) revenues declined by 3%, primarily due to lower light vehicle production, but bookings included over $1 billion in new business awards [16][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North America, revenues were down 2%, while in Europe, revenues decreased by 4% year-over-year [22][23] - In China, revenues grew by 2% year-over-year, driven by growth with local OEMs, despite significant production volume declines with a specific EV customer [23][26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the transition to electrified, software-defined, and connected solutions, positioning itself to enable this transition across multiple end markets [6][8] - The separation of the EDS business is on track, expected to create two independent public companies with unique product portfolios and financial profiles [6][32] - The company is adapting to evolving trade policies and customer needs, optimizing its supply chain and manufacturing footprint to mitigate tariff impacts [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth drivers of the business, despite current uncertainties due to rapid changes in global trade policies [7][8] - The company plans to update its full-year outlook once visibility improves, particularly regarding customer demand in the second half of the year [8][31] - Management highlighted strong cash flow generation and a robust balance sheet, providing flexibility to pursue growth opportunities [29][30] Other Important Information - The company completed a $3 billion accelerated share repurchase program, reducing its share count by 18% [6] - Bookings for the first quarter were nearly $5 billion, with strong traction in China and across various segments [10][11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook and Tariff Impact - Management confirmed that the second quarter outlook is based on current visibility, with a focus on vehicle production and customer pricing strategies for the second half [34][36] Question: High-Value Production Relocation - Management indicated that high-value production could potentially move back to the U.S., but this does not include the wire harness business [38][40] Question: Advanced Content Bidding Launches - Management noted robust activity in advanced content bidding, although customer award timelines have been delayed [44][45] Question: EDS Spin Update - The separation plan for EDS remains unchanged, focusing on growth and efficiency improvements [46][47] Question: Volume Decline Implications - Management clarified that the volume decline in the second half is primarily due to uncertainty in vehicle production schedules [50][52] Question: China Market Performance - Management acknowledged strong growth in China, despite being impacted by a significant global EV manufacturer [60][61] Question: Tariff Commentary - Management confirmed that 99% of goods imported are USMCA compliant, implying minimal tariff costs [76][77]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue totaled $4.8 billion, down 1% year-over-year due to lower vehicle production in North America and Europe and negative customer mix [5][21] - Operating income reached a record $572 million, an increase of over 5%, reflecting strong operating execution and ongoing cost reduction initiatives [5][21] - Earnings per share hit a record $1.69, a 46% increase from the prior year, driven by higher operating income and share repurchases [5][23] - Operating cash flow totaled $273 million, positioning the company to accelerate its deleveraging plan [5][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advanced Safety and User Experience (ASUX) segment revenues were flat, with Active Safety revenues increasing by 9% and User Experience down 14% due to the roll-off of legacy programs [25][13] - Engineered Components Group (ECG) revenues increased by 1%, driven by 24% growth in China, offsetting declines in North America and Europe [26][16] - Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) revenues declined by 3%, primarily due to lower light vehicle production, but bookings included over $1 billion in new business awards [27][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North America, revenues were down 2%, while in Europe, revenues decreased by 4% year-over-year [24] - In China, revenues grew by 2% year-over-year, driven by growth with local OEMs, despite significant production volume declines with a specific EV customer [24][26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the transition to electrified, software-defined, and connected solutions, positioning itself to enable this transition across multiple end markets [7][35] - The separation of the EDS business is on track, expected to create two independent public companies with unique product portfolios and financial profiles [35][19] - The company is proactively adapting its business to evolving trade policies and customer needs, leveraging a localized supply chain and flexible cost structure [10][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth drivers of the business, despite current uncertainties due to rapid changes in global trade policies [8][9] - The company is closely monitoring demand changes and plans to update its full-year outlook when visibility improves [8][9] - Management highlighted strong cash flow generation and a robust balance sheet, providing flexibility to execute strategic initiatives [31][32] Other Important Information - The company completed a $3 billion accelerated share repurchase program, reducing its share count by 18% [6] - Bookings for the first quarter were nearly $5 billion, with strong traction in China and across various segments [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook and Tariff Impact - Management confirmed that the second quarter guidance is based on current visibility, with a focus on vehicle production schedules and customer pricing strategies [37][41] Question: High-Value Production Relocation - Management indicated that high-value production could potentially move back to the U.S., but this does not include the wire harness business [42][44] Question: Advanced Content Bidding Launches - Management noted that activity levels remain robust, although customer award timelines have been extended due to macro uncertainties [48][49] Question: EDS Spin and Macro Uncertainty - Management affirmed that the plan to separate EDS remains unchanged, focusing on growth and cost minimization [50][51] Question: Volume Decline and Guidance - Management clarified that the guidance reflects a volume question for the second half of the year, with no direct tariff impact expected [54][60] Question: China Market Performance - Management acknowledged strong growth in China, despite being impacted by a significant global EV manufacturer [62][63] Question: Tariff Commentary - Management confirmed that 99% of goods imported are USMCA compliant, implying minimal tariff costs [78][79]

Financial Performance - Q1 2025 - Reported revenue was $4825 million, a decrease of (2%) year-over-year[28,55] - Adjusted revenue growth, excluding foreign exchange and commodities impact, was (1%)[28,55] - EBITDA increased by 5% to $758 million, with an EBITDA margin of 15.7%, a 100 bps increase[28] - Operating income reached a record $572 million for the first quarter, with an operating margin of 11.9%, up 80 bps[28] - Earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.69, including a $0.21 benefit from Motional EPS[28] - Operating cash flow was $273 million, driven by higher year-over-year earnings and continued inventory management[28] Segment Performance - Q1 2025 - Advanced Safety & User Experience (AS&UX) reported flat revenue growth, with a 9% adjusted growth in Active Safety and 12% in SV Compute & Software[28,35] - Engineered Components Group (ECG) saw a 1% adjusted revenue growth, with China up 24%, and an 8% increase in operating income[28,39] - Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) experienced a (3%) adjusted revenue decline due to lower vehicle production, but a 5% increase in operating income[28,43] Guidance and Outlook - The company provided Q2 2025 revenue guidance of $4920 - $5120 million and full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $19600 - $20400 million[45] - Q2 2025 adjusted revenue growth is expected to be around (1%), with NA ~flat, EU (3%), and China (4%)[45] - Full-year 2025 adjusted revenue growth is projected at approximately 2%[45]