Aptiv PLC (APTV)
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Aptiv
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
$59.00
▼(-1.04% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
APTV’s score is held back primarily by weakened financial momentum (margin compression, lower returns, and higher leverage) and bearish technical positioning (price below key moving averages with negative MACD). Offsetting factors include a reasonable valuation (P/E ~16.6) and a cautiously positive earnings outlook with reiterated 2026 guidance and strong bookings, despite near-term FX/commodity and separation-related cash-flow pressure.
Positive Factors
Strategic portfolio refocus via Versigent spin-off
The spin-off carves out commodity-heavy EDS and sharpens Aptiv’s focus on higher‑value Intelligent Systems and software. Over months this should improve margin mix, concentrate R&D and sales efforts on ADAS/compute and make capital allocation toward software and nonautomotive growth more effective.
Negative Factors
Margin pressure from FX and commodity inflation
Reported margins have been meaningfully compressed by input costs and currency moves. If commodity inflation and FX volatility persist or OEM pass‑through remains limited, structural margin recovery will be harder and could depress profitability and returns across several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strategic portfolio refocus via Versigent spin-off
The spin-off carves out commodity-heavy EDS and sharpens Aptiv’s focus on higher‑value Intelligent Systems and software. Over months this should improve margin mix, concentrate R&D and sales efforts on ADAS/compute and make capital allocation toward software and nonautomotive growth more effective.
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Aptiv Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Market Cap
$11.50B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.27M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.6
Beta (1Y)0.92
Revenue Growth5.20%
EPS Growth-71.83%
CountryUS
Employees141,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.68
Shares Outstanding211,620,530
10 Day Avg. Volume4,718,054
30 Day Avg. Volume3,268,596
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.82
Price to Sales (P/S)0.82
P/FCF Ratio10.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.51
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.03
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$80.54Price Target Upside35.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)6.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$14.15B
Aptiv Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Aptiv PLC designs, manufacturers, and sells vehicle components worldwide. The company provides electrical, electronic, and safety technology solutions to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. It operates in two segment, Signal and Power S...
How the Company Makes Money
Aptiv makes money primarily by supplying automakers (OEMs) with automotive components, subsystems, and related software/electronics under customer programs tied to specific vehicle platforms. Revenue is largely generated from (1) selling Electrica...
Aptiv Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
Balanced but constructive: the company delivered a record EPS and strong bookings while completing the strategic EDS separation and maintaining full-year guidance. These positives are tempered by near-term headwinds — notably commodity inflation, FX impacts, negative Q1 free cash flow driven by separation payments, and customer/production mix issues (including China and one large North American OEM). Management highlighted operational levers, pass-throughs to customers, and confidence in mid-to-long-term growth (including >$20B bookings cadence and secular tailwinds in software, nonautomotive and AI/edge markets), which supports a cautiously optimistic outlook despite short-term pressure.Positive Updates
Successful Separation of EDS (Versigent)
Completed the spin-off of Electrical Distribution Systems (Versigent), positioning New Aptiv to focus on advanced software and optimized hardware; spin mechanics included $1.65B net dividend from Versigent and pro forma New Aptiv gross leverage of 2.3x / net leverage 1.9x.
Negative Updates
Commodity and FX Headwinds
Significant headwinds from FX and commodity inflation drove an EBITDA margin decline of ~90 basis points YoY for Total Aptiv; Varun noted FX/commodities headwinds were ~180 bps vs. a previously forecasted 120 bps, and recent commodity spikes added roughly a 60-basis-point headwind versus prior guidance.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Successful Separation of EDS (Versigent)
Completed the spin-off of Electrical Distribution Systems (Versigent), positioning New Aptiv to focus on advanced software and optimized hardware; spin mechanics included $1.65B net dividend from Versigent and pro forma New Aptiv gross leverage of 2.3x / net leverage 1.9x.
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Company Guidance
Aptiv reiterated pro forma New Aptiv 2026 guidance calling for adjusted revenue growth of 4% at the midpoint, adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.6% at the midpoint, adjusted EPS of $5.70–$6.10 (assuming an 18.5% effective tax rate, excluding material buyback benefit), and free cash flow of about $750 million at the midpoint (inclusive of separation transaction costs and semiconductor supply investments). For Q2 the company expects adjusted revenue growth of 2% at the midpoint, adjusted EBITDA of $580 million with a 17.6% margin and EPS of $1.40 at the midpoint. Management said the year’s cadence reflects roughly +100 basis points from improved vehicle production H2 vs H1, +150 basis points from abatement of specific customer/program headwinds and ~300 basis points from program launches/ramps, noted $70 million of annualized stranded costs to be removed by end‑2027, and expects to recoup about $80 million of tax‑related separation payments later in the year; the company closed Q1 with $5.1 billion of revenue, $752 million adjusted EBITDA, EPS $1.71, negative free cash flow of $362 million (including ~$260 million of transaction payments), pro forma gross leverage of 2.3x (net 1.9x) and $75 million of share repurchases in the quarter.Aptiv Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
53
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 20.66B | 20.40B | 19.71B | 20.05B | 17.49B | 15.62B |
| Gross Profit | 3.95B | 3.90B | 3.53B | 3.09B | 2.50B | 2.35B |
| EBITDA | 2.17B | 2.23B | 3.45B | 2.53B | 1.97B | 1.83B |
| Net Income | 365.00M | 165.00M | 1.79B | 2.94B | 594.00M | 590.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 25.20B | 23.41B | 23.46B | 24.43B | 21.88B | 18.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.17B | 1.85B | 1.57B | 1.64B | 1.53B | 3.14B |
| Total Debt | 9.35B | 8.09B | 8.89B | 6.79B | 6.96B | 4.46B |
| Total Liabilities | 15.68B | 13.91B | 14.37B | 12.58B | 12.79B | 9.45B |
| Stockholders Equity | 9.23B | 9.21B | 8.80B | 11.55B | 8.83B | 8.35B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.09B | 1.53B | 1.62B | 990.00M | 419.00M | 611.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.77B | 2.19B | 2.45B | 1.90B | 1.26B | 1.22B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -516.00M | -498.00M | -507.00M | -1.00B | -5.18B | -729.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 803.00M | -1.44B | -1.97B | -807.00M | 2.36B | -191.00M |
Aptiv Technical Analysis
Negative
59.62
Price Trends
58.89
Negative
63.05
Negative
65.24
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.48
Positive
37.58
Neutral
30.31
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For APTV, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 59.62 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 57.81, above the 50-day MA of 58.89, and below the 200-day MA of 65.24, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.48 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.58 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 30.31 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for APTV.
Aptiv Risk Analysis
Aptiv disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Aptiv reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Aptiv Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $12.97B | 11.51 | 6.34% | 1.24% | 2.36% | 34.03% | |
74 Outperform | $6.65B | 8.78 | 10.41% | 2.63% | 2.86% | 17.30% | |
74 Outperform | $2.95B | 19.91 | 11.08% | 0.57% | -2.04% | -43.19% | |
72 Outperform | $8.60B | 13.85 | 27.78% | 2.60% | 6.14% | 7.30% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
59 Neutral | $8.44B | -0.36 | -37.31% | ― | 8.69% | -37.14% | |
54 Neutral | $11.50B | 16.63 | 3.90% | ― | 5.20% | -71.83% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Aptiv Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Aptiv Posts Q1 Results After Versigent Spin-Off Transformation
Positive
May 5, 2026
On May 5, 2026, Aptiv reported first-quarter 2026 results showing U.S. GAAP revenue of $5.1 billion, up 5% year on year, with 1% growth on an adjusted basis, and net income of $189 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, compared with a loss a year e...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Aptiv Shareholders Endorse Board, Auditor and Executive Pay
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
At Aptiv’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on April 29, 2026, investors elected all nominated directors to one-year terms, with each receiving strong majority support despite some variation in opposition and abstentions. Sharehol...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsPrivate Placements and Financing
Aptiv Completes Tender Offer Reshaping Long-Term Debt Profile
Positive
Apr 6, 2026
On April 3, 2026, Aptiv’s subsidiary Aptiv Swiss Holdings Limited completed a cash tender offer for multiple series of senior notes maturing between 2032 and 2054, with aggregate consideration capped at $1.371 billion, excluding accrued inte...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Aptiv Completes Spin-Off of Versigent, Realigning Portfolio
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Aptiv and Versigent entered into a separation and distribution agreement that defined the key steps to implement a spin-off and set the terms of their ongoing relationship after the transaction. This agreement outlined how responsibilities, govern...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aptiv Upsizes Note Tender Offer Amid Versigent Spin-Off
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
On March 20, 2026, Aptiv, via its wholly owned subsidiary Aptiv Swiss Holdings Limited, reported early results of its cash tender offer for multiple series of U.S. dollar senior notes maturing between 2032 and 2054, with holders tendering substant...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Aptiv Announces Leadership Transition in Intelligent Systems Division
Neutral
Mar 16, 2026
On March 13, 2026, Aptiv announced that Javed Khan will resign as Executive Vice President and President of Intelligent Systems, effective March 30, 2026, to become chief executive of a software and AI company. Kevin Clark, Aptiv’s chair and...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aptiv Advances Spin-Off of Electrical Distribution Systems Unit
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
On March 6, 2026, Aptiv subsidiary Versigent Limited filed an amended registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as part of Aptiv’s plan to separate its Electrical Distribution Systems business into a standalone,...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aptiv Launches Major Cash Tender Offer Amid Restructuring
Neutral
Mar 6, 2026
On March 6, 2026, Aptiv announced that its subsidiary Aptiv Swiss Holdings Limited launched a cash tender offer of up to $1.35 billion for multiple series of outstanding senior notes maturing between 2032 and 2054, with pricing tied to U.S. Treasu...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesM&A Transactions
Aptiv Board Approves Spin-Off of Versigent Business
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
On March 5, 2026, Aptiv’s board approved the spin-off of its Electrical Distribution Systems business into a new publicly traded company, Versigent, formalizing the details of a separation first announced earlier. Aptiv shareholders of recor...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aptiv’s Versigent Prices Upsized $1.6 Billion Senior Notes
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
On March 4, 2026, Aptiv announced that Versigent subsidiaries Cyprium Corporation and Cyprium Holdings Luxembourg priced an upsized $1.6 billion private offering of senior notes, split into $800 million of 6.125% notes due 2031 and $800 million of...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aptiv’s Versigent Spin-Off Announces Major Financing Package
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
On March 4, 2026, Aptiv announced that its spin-off subsidiaries Cyprium Corporation and Cyprium Holdings Luxembourg S.à r.l., which sit under new holding company Versigent Limited, have launched a $1.5 billion private offering of senior note...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Aptiv Plans Tax-Free Spin-Off of Versigent Limited
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, Aptiv PLC disclosed that it had posted supplemental investor materials detailing the planned separation of its Electrical Distribution Systems business into Versigent Limited, a new independent publicly traded company. The tr...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aptiv Advances Tax-Free Spin-Off of Versigent Unit
Positive
Feb 17, 2026
On February 17, 2026, Aptiv subsidiary Versigent Limited filed an amended preliminary registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as part of Aptiv’s plan to separate its Electrical Distribution Systems business in...
Business Operations and Strategy
Aptiv Plans Early Redemption of 2029 Senior Notes
Positive
Feb 11, 2026
On February 11, 2026, Aptiv PLC said that its subsidiary Aptiv Swiss Holdings Limited plans to redeem in cash the entire $266 million principal amount of its 4.350% Senior Notes due 2029. The notes will be redeemed at a price that includes a make-...
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