Autoliv Inc. (ALV)

Over the past six months, Autoliv's stock has trended upwards by 17.33%. Key events include the Capital Markets Day on June 4, 2025, focusing on financial performance and advancements in automotive safety technology, and the announcement of a shareholder return strategy. On July 18, 2025, the company reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst expectations. On October 17, 2025, Autoliv released its third-quarter 2025 financial report, with reported EPS of $2.32 and revenue of $2.71 billion, both exceeding analyst expectations. On November 10, 2025, Autoliv declared an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.87 per share. On November 26-27, 2025, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Autoliv's rating from "neutral" to "overweight" and raised its price target to $140.00, while other analysts adjusted their price targets.

Demand seasonality for Autoliv's products and services is influenced by the broader automotive industry. Seasonality in sales volume is expected to continue through 2024. This predictable earnings pattern has reportedly helped reduce production supply chain issues for Autoliv. The company's revenue streams are driven by the demand for automotive safety systems and its ability to deliver innovative solutions to meet customer needs.

Autoliv, Inc. is a global leader in automotive safety systems, specializing in protective systems for the automotive industry. The company focuses on automotive safety, offering products like airbag systems, seatbelts, steering wheels, and pedestrian protection systems. Autoliv is recognized as the world's largest automotive safety system supplier.

Autoliv has a significant global presence with operations in 25 to 27 countries, including approximately 62 production facilities and 13 to 14 technical centers. Revenue is geographically diversified, with the Americas accounting for 33-34%, Europe 27-28%, China 19-20%, and Asia (excluding China) 19% of sales. Autoliv announced its intention to close sites in Elmshorn, Germany, and Congleton, United Kingdom, by early 2025 and the end of 2025, respectively.

Autoliv holds a strong brand reputation as the global leader in the automotive passive safety systems market, with a market share of approximately 44-45%. The company's products are estimated to save close to 35,000 to 37,000 lives and prevent hundreds of thousands of injuries annually. Autoliv has demonstrated robust pricing power, maintaining margins despite tariffs and cost inflation, indicative of a strong competitive moat. Consistent investment in research and development enhances its reputation.

Autoliv is primarily owned by institutional shareholders (60.75%), with retail investors holding 34.54% and Autoliv insiders 4.71%. The ownership structure is dominated by institutional money, with the top 10 shareholders collectively holding over half the business. Major institutional owners include Cevian Capital II GP LTD, BlackRock, Inc., Fmr Llc, Swedbank AB, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc, FIL Ltd, Vanguard Group Inc, and Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp.