The earnings call reveals a balanced outlook with significant achievements such as outperforming light vehicle production and strong shareholder returns, juxtaposed with challenges like declining global light vehicle production and negative regional mix impacts. Supplier settlement costs and decreased cash flow further weigh on the results.
Company Guidance
During Autoliv's Q3 2024 earnings call, the company provided detailed guidance on several key metrics. The adjusted operating margin is projected to be at the low end of the 9.5% to 10% range for the year, with an operating cash flow target of USD 1.1 billion. Despite a 2% year-over-year decrease in net sales to USD 2.6 billion, the adjusted operating income slightly decreased to USD 237 million. Autoliv also reported an 11% improvement in earnings per share, bolstered by share repurchases totaling 1.3 million shares worth USD 430 million. The company anticipates strong cash flow to sustain high shareholder returns, even as global light vehicle production is expected to decline by around 3% for the full year. Autoliv emphasized its strategic focus on cost reductions, targeting USD 50 million in savings through workforce reductions and maintaining robust financial health to support further shareholder returns.
Outpacing Light Vehicle Production
Autoliv managed to outpace light vehicle production by 4 percentage points despite challenging market conditions.
Strong Shareholder Returns
Repurchased and retired 1.3 million shares amounting to $430 million; total repurchase over 10% of outstanding shares for USD 970 million.
Growth in Chinese OEM Market
Sales to Chinese OEMs increased by 18%, more than twice the market growth of 8.5%.
Positive Earnings Per Share Growth
Earnings per share improved 11%, primarily due to a lower number of outstanding shares and a lower tax rate.
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Autoliv (ALV) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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ALV Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 18, 2024
$93.23
$98.82
+6.00%
Jul 19, 2024
$107.08
$96.32
-10.05%
Apr 26, 2024
$113.64
$119.96
+5.56%
Jan 26, 2024
$101.04
$103.92
+2.85%
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FAQ
When does Autoliv (ALV) report earnings?
Autoliv (ALV) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Autoliv (ALV) earnings time?
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