Autoliv Outperforms Weak Auto Production as Asia and New Safety Products Drive Q1

Autoliv Inc Shs Swedish DR ( (SE:ALIV) ) has issued an announcement.

Autoliv reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of $2.75 billion, up 6.8% with 0.8% organic growth, significantly outperforming declining global light vehicle production, particularly in China and India, where rising safety content and deeper ties with local carmakers drove gains. Profitability remained solid with an 8.9% adjusted operating margin, though earnings per share fell as one-time benefits and higher R&D-related effects from the prior year faded.

Cash flow turned negative on temporary working capital swings tied to strong March sales and prior high payables, but leverage stayed low at 1.3x and the board maintained shareholder distributions via dividends and planned share buybacks. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance for flat organic sales, an adjusted operating margin of about 10.5–11% and strong full-year cash generation, while flagging geopolitical uncertainty and highlighting new motorcycle and wearable airbag launches as part of a broader push into non-traditional safety markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:ALIV) stock is a Hold with a SEK1107.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Autoliv Inc Shs Swedish DR stock, see the SE:ALIV Stock Forecast page.

More about Autoliv Inc Shs Swedish DR

Autoliv Inc., listed in New York and Stockholm, is a global automotive safety supplier specializing in airbags, seatbelts and related restraint systems. The company has a strong presence in Asia, including China and India, and is expanding into new safety applications such as motorcycle airbags and wearable protection, aiming to grow beyond its traditional car-focused business.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: SEK74.76B

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