Autoliv(US:ALV)2025-10-17 12:00Financial Performance - Sales reached a record $2706 million for the third quarter, compared to $2555 million in Q3'24[7, 12] - Adjusted operating income increased to $271 million, up from $237 million in Q3'24[12] - Adjusted operating margin improved to 10%, a rise from 93% in the same period last year[12] - Operating cash flow increased by 46% from $177 million to $258 million[12] Growth Drivers - Organic sales grew by 39%[25] - Share repurchases amounted to $100 million, and a dividend of $085 per share was paid, a 21% increase compared to Q2'25[7] - Sales in Americas emerged as the largest contributor to the increase[7] - The company outperformed strongly with Chinese OEMs, mainly as a result of several new launches[7] Strategic Initiatives - A second R&D center in China is expected to be operational in Q3'26[7] - Strategic partnership with CATARC in China to advance safety technologies[8] - Strategic Joint Venture to advance automotive safety electronics[9]