Zacks Research Brokers Boost Earnings Estimates for Autoliv

Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV) – Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q4 2026 EPS estimates for Autoliv in a note issued to investors on Monday, January 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the auto parts company will post earnings of $3.42 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $3.06. The consensus estimate for Autoliv’s current full-year earnings is $9.51 per share.

Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, October 17th. The auto parts company reported $2.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.10 by $0.22. The firm had revenue of $2.71 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.66 billion. Autoliv had a net margin of 7.09% and a return on equity of 31.22%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.84 earnings per share.

A number of other equities research analysts have also commented on ALV. Mizuho upped their target price on Autoliv from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 23rd. UBS Group reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Autoliv in a report on Monday, October 20th. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Autoliv from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, October 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of Autoliv from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their target price for the company from $109.00 to $140.00 in a research report on Wednesday, November 26th. Finally, Berenberg Bank set a $134.00 price target on shares of Autoliv in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Autoliv presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $132.07.

Autoliv Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of ALV stock opened at $123.92 on Thursday. Autoliv has a fifty-two week low of $75.49 and a fifty-two week high of $129.54. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.41 billion, a PE ratio of 12.80, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 0.95. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $119.70 and its 200-day simple moving average is $119.34.

Autoliv Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 21st were given a $0.87 dividend. This represents a $3.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. This is an increase from Autoliv’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.85. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 21st. Autoliv’s payout ratio is currently 35.95%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Autoliv

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Swedbank AB boosted its position in Autoliv by 8.5% during the third quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 2,601,246 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $321,254,000 after purchasing an additional 203,511 shares in the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Autoliv by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,517,790 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $281,741,000 after buying an additional 34,064 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Autoliv by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,846,175 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $228,003,000 after buying an additional 19,440 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management lifted its position in shares of Autoliv by 54.9% during the 3rd quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 1,579,687 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $195,091,000 after buying an additional 559,605 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA grew its stake in Autoliv by 26.0% in the 2nd quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 999,506 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $111,845,000 after acquiring an additional 206,200 shares during the period. 69.57% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Autoliv

Here are the key news stories impacting Autoliv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Autoliv to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), signaling increased analyst optimism that can support further buying interest. What Makes Autoliv (ALV) a New Buy Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised Q4 and full‑year EPS forecasts (Q4 → ~$3.42; FY2026 and FY2027 estimates also ticked up), implying stronger earnings ahead and supporting valuation re-rating. MarketBeat – ALV analyst note
• Neutral Sentiment: Autoliv scheduled its Q4 2025 financial report and earnings call for Jan. 30 (CET); the print and management commentary could move the stock. Invitation to Autoliv’s Q4, 2025 Earnings Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces assessing Autoliv’s valuation and new mobility initiatives (including a foldable robocar steering‑wheel concept) highlight potential long‑term upside but are speculative near term. Is Autoliv’s Foldable Robocar Steering Wheel Redefining Its New Mobility Strategy (ALV)?
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional valuation analysis pieces review multi‑year shareholder returns and how current multiples compare to peers — useful context but not immediate catalysts. Assessing Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) Valuation After Strong Multi Year Shareholder Returns
• Negative Sentiment: Critical commentary (MSN) lists risks to owning ALV and suggests alternatives; such negative narratives can pressure sentiment if amplified. 3 reasons ALV is risky and 1 stock to buy instead
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks ran a valuation/value‑momentum piece asking whether Autoliv is undervalued — useful framing for investors deciding entry points but not an immediate catalyst. Are Investors Undervaluing Autoliv (ALV) Right Now?

About Autoliv

Autoliv Inc (NYSE: ALV) is a leading global supplier of automotive safety systems, specializing in the design, development and manufacture of passive and active safety products. Its core product portfolio includes airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels, restraint control modules and pedestrian protection systems. In recent years, the company has also expanded into active safety technologies, offering radar, camera and sensor solutions that support advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving applications.

Founded in 1997 following the spin-off of Electrolux’s automotive safety business, Autoliv has evolved into a multinational organization with a presence in over 27 countries.