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APTV·Aptiv PLC

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After Hours
High
$61.37
Open
$60.24
Market Cap
12.76B
52W High
$88.93
Low
$60.00
P. Close
$60.58
P/E
34.96
52W Low
$51.68
Fwd P/E
8.99
DailyIQ Est.
$81.12
Technical Score (1D)
68
BUY
News Sentiment
42
BEARISH
JPMorgan cut its price target for Aptiv to $75 from $84, citing concerns over earnings growth and competitive pressure. The downgrade signals a more cautious outlook amid industry headwinds, which could dampen buying interest over the next few days. Despite the target cut, the stock closed higher today, outperforming the S&P 500, suggesting short‑term resilience. Analysts project a 33 % decline in EPS to $1.41 and a 37 % drop in quarterly revenue to $3.29 B, indicating a significant earnings contraction. The earnings announcement on August 4 will be a key catalyst, as investors will test whether the company can offset the forecasted downturn with stronger performance or new initiatives. If Aptiv delivers better‑than‑expected revenue or introduces a high‑margin product line, the stock could rebound despite the downgrade. Conversely, a confirmation of the negative outlook could trigger a sell‑off, especially if the market perceives the competitive pressure as a long‑term threat. Traders should also monitor any updates to the company’s cost structure, as tightening margins could further erode profitability. In the next 1–10 trading days, the focus will be on how the market digests the JPMorgan downgrade, the earnings forecast, and any early signs of strategic shifts that could alter the competitive landscape.
Earnings Summary
APTIV PLC is a global automotive technology company that designs and produces critical vehicle components and systems, operating through electrical architecture and advanced safety and user‑experience segments. The company supplies wiring harnesses, connectors, sensing and perception systems, electronic control units, and cloud‑native software platforms to automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers worldwide, positioning it within the auto parts sector of consumer cyclical. In the most recent quarters, Aptiv’s earnings have shown a mixed trajectory. Q3 2025 delivered EPS of $2.17 versus an estimate of $1.83, and revenue of $5.212 billion, up from Q2 2025’s $2.12 EPS and $5.208 billion revenue, indicating a modest acceleration in profitability and top line. However, Q4 2025 saw EPS dip to $1.86 against an estimate of $1.89, with revenue falling to $5.153 billion, and Q1 2026’s EPS of $1.71 beat the $1.52 estimate while revenue rose to $5.086 billion. Across six quarters, Aptiv has beaten earnings estimates in five instances, with revenue growth largely steady but recently decelerating. Historically, the company has maintained a near‑steady YoY revenue base around $5 billion, with EPS generally outperforming consensus. The only EPS miss in the last six quarters was Q4 2025, where the actual fell slightly below expectations. This pattern of consistent earnings beats, coupled with a stable revenue stream, has underpinned investor confidence, though recent guidance signals a potential downturn. Recent news highlights a steep decline forecast for Q2 2026, with analysts projecting a 33.5 percent drop in EPS and a 36.7 percent revenue decline, which could temper the current short‑term optimism. Deutsche Bank’s recent price‑target lift to $75 reflects continued bullish sentiment, but the company’s guidance and any margin improvement will be closely scrutinized. Investors should watch the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings call for guidance revisions, margin updates, and commentary on autonomous‑vehicle and robotics initiatives, as these factors will be key to assessing whether the company can offset the projected downturn and sustain its earnings trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.31$1.55$1.80$2.04$2.28Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.42 - -
Q1'26$1.52$1.71+12.6%
Q4'25$1.89$1.86-1.5%
Q3'25$1.83$2.17+18.8%
Q2'25$1.83$2.12+15.8%
Q1'25$1.53$1.69+10.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.0B$3.6B$4.3B$4.9B$5.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.4B - -
Q1'26$3.3B$5.1B+53.9%
Q4'25$5.2B$5.2B-0.9%
Q3'25 - $5.2B -
Q2'25 - $5.2B -
Q1'25 - $4.8B -
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Market Data

APTV Stock Snapshot

APTV is currently trading at $60.50, giving Aptiv PLC a market cap of 12.76B and a P/E ratio of 35.0. Today's range spans $60.00–$61.37, with shares opening at $60.24 and moving down $0.08 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 68/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 42/100.

Over the past year APTV has traded between $51.68 and $88.93 - the current price is +17.1% off the 52-week low and -32.0% from the high. 31 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $77.67 (range $65.00–$94.00), implying upside of +28.4%.

APTV scores 68/100 (BUY) and is at $60.50 - in the lower half of its 52-week range within its $51.68–$88.93 annual range. Sentiment at 42/100 is neutral. At 12.76B in Consumer Cyclical market cap (P/E: 35.0), this large-cap name benefits from a dynamic that mega-caps don't have: the potential for multiple expansion. When a name at this size with bullish momentum catches the attention of large allocators, the re-rating can be rapid and meaningful.

Earnings revision cycles in large-cap Consumer Cyclical names tend to compound: when technicals confirm a BUY thesis (68/100) and news sentiment (42/100, neutral) supports the narrative, analyst upgrades follow price rather than lead it. At $60.50 (in the lower half of its 52-week range), APTV's position within the $51.68–$88.93 annual range suggests there's room for multiple expansion before the stock encounters meaningful technical resistance.