Inferra AI / Company / ALV
Autoliv Inc.
ALV · Industrials
Last earnings Oct 23, 2026
Key results
Revenuequarter
$2,693 million
sdb) Financial Report July - September 2026 Q3 2026: Solid performance in a tough environment Financial highlights Q3 2026 $2,693 million net sales, a decrease of 0.5% 1.1% organic sales decrease * 9.4% operating margin, 9.7% adj.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Operating incomequarter
5.0%
Operating income decreased by 5.0% mainly due to the supplier settlement compensation received in Q3 2025.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Adjusted operating incomequarter
3.4%
Adjusted operating income* decreased by 3.4%.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Operating marginquarter
9.4%
Operating margin was 9.4% and adjusted operating margin* was 9.7%.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Adjusted operating marginquarter
9.7%
Operating margin was 9.4% and adjusted operating margin* was 9.7%.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Well-executed cost reduction initiatives and increased engineering income contributed to a third quarter adjusted operating margin of 9.7%.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
The main drivers were negative impacts of $0.82 from lower operating income, $0.43 from higher tax and $0.18 from financial and non-operating items, partly offset by $0.22 from a lower number of outstanding shares, diluted.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Dividendquarter
$258 million
This was mainly due to $505 million in share repurchases, including taxes, and $258 million in dividend payments, partly offset by net income of $623 million.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Net incomequarter
$623 million
This was mainly due to $505 million in share repurchases, including taxes, and $258 million in dividend payments, partly offset by net income of $623 million.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Cash conversion* defined as free operating cash flow* in relation to net income, was 77% compared to 59% a year earlier as free operating cash flow increased while net income decreased.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
AI analysis
Latest earnings event · reported Oct 23, 2026
Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K — transcript not held
Headline figures
| Metric | Latest earnings event | Prior qtr | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2,693 million | $2,803 million | — |
| Operating income | 5.0% | — | — |
| Adjusted operating income | 3.4% | 7.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 9.4% | 6.8% | — |
| Adjusted operating margin | 9.7% | 6.8% | — |
| Dividend | $258 million | $194 million | — |
| Net income | $623 million | — | — |
Guidance · company-stated
“* $2.13”
“growth Around 2.5%”
“Around $1.2 billion”
“2) Around $1.2 billion”
“3) Around 30%”
Guidance stated in the release for Full year 2026; figures as stated.
Margin
Capital allocation
In the quarter, a dividend of $0.87 per share was paid and 1.23 million shares were repurchased and retired.
Event summary
Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (2026-10-23)
Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K — transcript not held
Guidance & outlook
operating margin: “operating margin* $2.13”
sales: “sales growth Around 2.5%”
adjusted operating margin: “adjusted operating margin Around $1.2 billion”
Operating cash flow: “Operating cash flow 2) Around $1.2 billion”
Tax rate: “Tax rate 3) Around 30%”
operating margin (“Full year 2026”)
“operating margin* $2.13 diluted EPS, a 6.8% decrease Full year 2026 guidance Around 0% organic sales growth Around 2.5% positive FX impact on net sales Around 10.5% adjusted operating margin Around $1.2 billion operating cash flow All change figures in this release compare to the same period of the previous year except when stated otherwise.”
sales (“Full year 2026”)
“operating margin* $2.13 diluted EPS, a 6.8% decrease Full year 2026 guidance Around 0% organic sales growth Around 2.5% positive FX impact on net sales Around 10.5% adjusted operating margin Around $1.2 billion operating cash flow All change figures in this release compare to the same period of the previous year except when stated otherwise.”
adjusted operating margin (“Full year 2026”)
“operating margin* $2.13 diluted EPS, a 6.8% decrease Full year 2026 guidance Around 0% organic sales growth Around 2.5% positive FX impact on net sales Around 10.5% adjusted operating margin Around $1.2 billion operating cash flow All change figures in this release compare to the same period of the previous year except when stated otherwise.”
Operating cash flow (“Full year 2026”)
“Full year 2026 Guidance Organic sales growth Around 0% Adjusted operating margin 1) Around 10.5% Operating cash flow 2) Around $1.2 billion Capex, net, % of sales Around 4% 1) Excluding effects from capacity alignments, antitrust related matters and other discrete items.”
Tax rate (“Full year 2026”)
“Full year 2026 Assumptions LVP growth Around 2% negative FX impact on net sales Around 2.5% positive Tax rate 3) Around 30% 3) Excluding unusual tax items.”
Guidance stated in the release for Full year 2026; figures as stated.
Capital allocation
In the quarter, a dividend of $0.87 per share was paid and 1.23 million shares were repurchased and retired.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Based on our full year guidance, we continue to expect strong cash flow for the year, which supports our ambition to provide attractive shareholder returns through share repurchases and dividends.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Our leverage ratio of 1.3x was almost unchanged compared with the prior quarter, despite repurchasing around 1.23 million shares for $150 million and paying dividends of $63 million in the quarter.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Over the last 12 months, we have repurchased 4.14 million shares for $500 million, in addition to paying $258 million in dividends and keeping our debt leverage ratio unchanged.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
This was mainly due to $505 million in share repurchases, including taxes, and $258 million in dividend payments, partly offset by net income of $623 million.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
• In Q3 2026, Autoliv repurchased and retired 1.23 million shares of common stock at an average price of $121.69 per share under the Autoliv 2029 stock repurchase program.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Strategy & priorities
Well-executed cost reduction initiatives and increased engineering income contributed to a third quarter adjusted operating margin of 9.7%.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Our cash flow remained strong, supporting our ambitious shareholder return strategy.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
We continue to implement productivity and cost-reduction initiatives to offset these cost pressures.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Focus will be on global growth, innovations and key trends shaping China’s automotive industry and Autoliv’s strategy for success in the Chinese market.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Reconciliation of GAAP measure Working Capital to Non-GAAP Measure Trade Working Capital Due to the need to optimize cash generation to create value for shareholders, management focuses on operationally derived trade working capital as defined in the table below.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Risks & headwinds
We continued to successfully manage geopolitical developments during the quarter, limiting the effects of tariffs, supply chain challenges and raw material price increases.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
1 Financial Report July - September 2026 Full year 2026 guidance In addition to the assumptions below and in our business and market update below, our full year 2026 guidance is based on our customer call-offs and the achievement of our targeted cost compensation adjustments with our customers, including no material changes to tariffs or trade restrictions, as compared to what is in effect as of October 15, 2026, as well as no significant changes in the macro-economic environment, changes in customer call-off volatility or significant supply chain disruptions.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
However, the continued significant uncertainty in the geopolitical environment and future changes in tariffs and trade restrictions may lead to more negative call-off volatility.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Raw material inflation, geopolitical risks and tariffs Raw material price changes had a negative impact on our profitability in the third quarter, with a gross impact of around $42 million.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Given the continued uncertainty in the geopolitical environment, tariffs and trade restrictions may contribute to a more adverse inflationary environment.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
The tariffs imposed in 2025 negatively impacted our profitability in the third quarter of 2026.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
What changed vs prior quarter
Revenue — prior quarter passage and this quarter's passage are both cited.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Operating income — prior quarter passage and this quarter's passage are both cited.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Adjusted operating income — prior quarter passage and this quarter's passage are both cited.
SEC original ↗Autoliv Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Oct 23, 2026
Earnings deck slides
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Autoliv Inc. — Presentation / slide deck (8-K exhibit) — Slide view unavailable — this deck was filed as a web document, whose text has no page boundaries.
Autoliv Inc. — Presentation / slide deck (8-K exhibit) — Slide view unavailable — this deck was filed as a web document, whose text has no page boundaries.
Autoliv Inc. — Presentation / slide deck (8-K exhibit) — Slide view unavailable — this deck was filed as a web document, whose text has no page boundaries.
Autoliv Inc. — Presentation / slide deck (8-K exhibit) — Slide view unavailable — this deck was filed as a web document, whose text has no page boundaries.
Competitors
Competitors & peers
Same GICS sector — classification peers, not declared competitors
Filings
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Earnings releases
13 documentsPresentations
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Transcripts
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“EX-99.1 2 alv-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 Autoliv Declares Quarterly Dividend (Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, May 6, 2026) – Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV.sdb), the… …not historical facts but r”
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