Autoliv (ALV) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and supplies passive safety systems to the automotive industry in the Americas, Europe, China, and Asia. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$121.01 |
| 52 Week High | US$130.14 |
| 52 Week Low | US$94.33 |
| Beta | 1.32 |
| 1 Month Change | 16.21% |
| 3 Month Change | -3.80% |
| 1 Year Change | 27.07% |
| 3 Year Change | 36.23% |
| 5 Year Change | 23.07% |
| Change since IPO | 242.08% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 09
ALV: Completed Buyback And New Rider Protection Products Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Autoliv to $132.18, reflecting small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E that collectively fine tune, rather than overhaul their view of the stock. What's in the News Autoliv updated its share repurchase program, reporting that between January 1 and March 31, 2026, the company repurchased 0 shares for $0, while completing a total of 2,102,854 shares repurchased for $250 million, equal to 2.76% of the company under the buyback announced on June 4, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 23
ALV: Completed Buyback And Motorcycle Safety Products Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target on Autoliv to $132.18 from $133.91, reflecting updated assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Autoliv completed a share repurchase program covering 2,102,854 shares, representing 2.76% of outstanding shares, for a total of US$250 million under the buyback announced on June 4, 2025 (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Apr 19
Autoliv: Airbags, Buybacks, And A Reasonable Multiple
Summary Autoliv is rated 'buy' due to resilient margins, disciplined capital allocation, and an undemanding 12x P/E multiple despite industry headwinds. ALV's competitive moat is supported by high market share, pricing power, and expanding safety content per vehicle, enabling growth above global light vehicle production. Efficiency initiatives have driven near-record operating margins and improved ROCE, positioning ALV as a quality business in a cyclical sector. Shareholder yield is approximately 6.5%, with ongoing buybacks and dividends supporting the potential for double-digit total returns even with modest growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • May 09
ALV: Completed Buyback And New Rider Protection Products Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Autoliv to $132.18, reflecting small tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions and future P/E that collectively fine tune, rather than overhaul their view of the stock. What's in the News Autoliv updated its share repurchase program, reporting that between January 1 and March 31, 2026, the company repurchased 0 shares for $0, while completing a total of 2,102,854 shares repurchased for $250 million, equal to 2.76% of the company under the buyback announced on June 4, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 23
ALV: Completed Buyback And Motorcycle Safety Products Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target on Autoliv to $132.18 from $133.91, reflecting updated assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Autoliv completed a share repurchase program covering 2,102,854 shares, representing 2.76% of outstanding shares, for a total of US$250 million under the buyback announced on June 4, 2025 (Key Developments).Seeking Alpha • Apr 19
Autoliv: Airbags, Buybacks, And A Reasonable Multiple
Summary Autoliv is rated 'buy' due to resilient margins, disciplined capital allocation, and an undemanding 12x P/E multiple despite industry headwinds. ALV's competitive moat is supported by high market share, pricing power, and expanding safety content per vehicle, enabling growth above global light vehicle production. Efficiency initiatives have driven near-record operating margins and improved ROCE, positioning ALV as a quality business in a cyclical sector. Shareholder yield is approximately 6.5%, with ongoing buybacks and dividends supporting the potential for double-digit total returns even with modest growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 09
ALV: Share Repurchases And Rider Protection Systems Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Autoliv slightly to $133.91 from $135.79, citing small adjustments to fair value estimates, discount rate assumptions, and modestly lower revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. What's in the News Autoliv introduced its first complete wearable protection system for motorcycle riders, a vest with an integrated airbag developed and validated in house.Narrative Update • Mar 24
ALV: Share Repurchases And New Rider Safety Products Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept Autoliv's price target steady at $135.79, with only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Autoliv and RS Taichi are launching Autoliv's first fully developed wearable airbag vest for motorcycle riders, aimed at reducing critical injury risks and broadening Autoliv's presence beyond traditional light vehicle safety systems.Narrative Update • Mar 10
ALV: Share Repurchases And Autonomous Driving Partnerships Will Support Future Upside
Analysts are maintaining their Autoliv price target at $135.79, with only minor adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate, long-term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to refine their valuation view. What's in the News Autoliv appointed Monika Grama as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective April 1, 2026, succeeding Fredrik Westin, who is expected to leave the company on March 31, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 24
ALV: Buybacks And Autonomous Safety Systems Will Support Attractive Future Upside
Analysts have kept their Autoliv price target steady at about $136, with only small adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E to reflect updated assumptions in their models. What's in the News Autoliv issued financial guidance for full year 2026, expecting around 0% organic sales growth and around 1% positive FX effect on net sales, giving investors a baseline for revenue expectations for that period (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 10
ALV: Buybacks And Autonomous Safety Systems Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Autoliv from $138.73 to $135.79, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 2,102,129 shares, representing 2.76% of outstanding shares, for a total of US$249.91 million under the buyback program announced on June 4, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 24
ALV: Dividend Increase And Advanced Safety Systems Will Support Steady Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Autoliv to about $139, a modest increase from roughly $138, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Autoliv and Tensor co-developed what is described as the world's first foldable steering wheel for the Tensor Robocar, designed for both manual driving and retractable use in autonomous operation, with integration into Level 4 driving modes and cabin reconfiguration for passenger space and comfort (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 10
ALV: Dividend Hike Will Support Returns As Safety Technologies Gain Traction
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their price target for Autoliv to about $138.37 from roughly $138.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly different revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Autoliv and Tensor co-developed what is described as the world's first foldable steering wheel for the Tensor Robocar, designed for both manual driving and Level 4 autonomous operation, with production of the Robocar targeted for the second half of 2026 across the US, EU, and Middle East (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 26
ALV: Dividend Hike Will Support Attractive Shareholder Returns Ahead
Analysts have made a marginal downward revision to their price target on Autoliv, trimming it by about 0.1 percent to approximately $138, as slightly softer expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, along with a modestly lower discount rate and future P/E assumption, temper their valuation outlook. What's in the News Autoliv's board approved a 2.4% increase in the quarterly dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025, to $0.87 per share, implying an annualized payout of about $260 million (company announcement, Dividend Increases).Narrative Update • Dec 11
ALV: Dividend Hike And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Autoliv slightly, reducing fair value by about $0.47 to reflect more tempered expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, even as they acknowledge a marginally lower discount rate and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News The board approves a 2.4% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.87 per share for Q4 2025.Narrative Update • Nov 27
ALV: Share Buyback and Dividend Increase Will Drive Bullish Momentum
Analysts have raised their price target for Autoliv from $136.22 to $138.59, citing modest improvements to discounted cash flow estimates and a slight reduction in discount rates as underlying factors in their updated valuation. What's in the News Autoliv's Board of Directors approved a 2.4% increase in the quarterly dividend for Q4 2025, raising it to 87 cents per share.Narrative Update • Nov 09
ALV: Share Buyback And Cash Flow Guidance Will Drive Bullish Momentum
Autoliv's analyst price target was raised slightly from $135.98 to $136.22, as analysts cited small improvements in revenue growth and profit margin forecasts. What's in the News Autoliv, Inc.Narrative Update • Oct 26
New Mobility Trends and Reclined Seating Technology Will Unlock Potential
Narrative Update on Autoliv Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Autoliv from $135.21 to $135.98, citing updated forecasts and adjusted assumptions in growth and profitability expectations. What's in the News Issued financial guidance for the full year 2025, expecting around 3% organic sales growth, approximately 1% FX effect on net sales, and an adjusted operating margin in the 10 to 10.5% range, with anticipated operating cash flow of $1.2 billion (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Oct 12
Chinese OEM Ties And Mobility Shifts Will Unlock Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Autoliv to approximately $135.21 from $129.74. This reflects updated expectations for revenue growth and market conditions.Narrative Update • Sep 28
Chinese OEM Ties And Mobility Shifts Will Unlock Potential
Autoliv's consensus revenue growth forecast has edged up from 4.2% to 4.4% per annum, supporting a marginal increase in the analyst price target from $128.21 to $129.74. What's in the News Autoliv reiterated full-year 2025 earnings guidance and increased organic sales growth outlook to around 3% due to tariff compensations.Analysis Article • Sep 22
Investors Shouldn't Overlook Autoliv's (NYSE:ALV) Impressive Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Narrative Update • Sep 11
Chinese OEM Ties And Mobility Shifts Will Unlock Potential
With Autoliv’s future P/E and discount rate both essentially unchanged, the consensus analyst price target saw only a marginal increase from $127.04 to $128.21. What's in the News Autoliv completed the repurchase of 11,203,855 shares (13.57% of shares outstanding) for $1,120.36 million under the share buyback announced in November 2021.Analysis Article • Sep 09
Is Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Fewer Investors Than Expected Jumping On Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV)
NYSE:ALV 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Autoliv's Fair Values from the Community and select yours When close...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Autoliv's (NYSE:ALV) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.85
Autoliv, Inc.'s ( NYSE:ALV ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.85 on 23rd...Analysis Article • Jul 14
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV)?
Autoliv, Inc. ( NYSE:ALV ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Jun 18
Autoliv's (NYSE:ALV) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Autoliv, Inc.'s ( NYSE:ALV ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.85 on 23rd...Analysis Article • May 28
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV)
Key Insights Autoliv's estimated fair value is US$126 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$104 share...Seeking Alpha • Mar 12
I'd Buy Autoliv Again At This Valuation
Summary Autoliv, a leader in automotive safety, presents a strong investment opportunity due to its tech leadership, cost efficiency, and solid fundamentals despite industry cyclicality. The company's recent performance includes record profits, margin expansion, and cost reductions, yet it remains undervalued, making it an attractive buy at current levels. I recommend a target price of $110/share for a 15% annualized return, with potential for normalization at $150/share, supported by analyst consensus. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 17
Autoliv: Better Visibility On 2025 Driveway
Summary Autoliv, the largest automotive safety supplier, is poised for growth in 2025 with global vehicle production expected to rise 1–3% annually over 2024–2026. Trading at a P/E of 12x, the Company's low valuation, cost reductions, and expected growth make it an attractive investment with limited risk. Despite 2024's subdued growth, ALV's revenue and net income showed resilience, and share repurchase programs will further enhance shareholder value. Potential growth drivers include increased Chinese car exports and higher safety content per vehicle from China, supporting both top and bottom line growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 18
Autoliv: Becoming Bullish On Margin Expansion And China Growth (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Autoliv's operating margin is expected to expand to the low-teens percentage level and 12% for Q4 2024 and the intermediate term, respectively. ALV's market share for the Chinese OEM segment expanded from 20% three years ago to 30% now, and the prospects for the Chinese OEM segment are favorable due to expectations of growing safety content. I upgrade my rating for Autoliv to a Buy, taking into consideration the company's China growth outlook and profitability improvement prospects. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 27
Calculated Initiatives And Chinese Market Focus Propel Robust Revenue Streams
Autoliv's focus on cost reductions and strategic pricing alongside operational efficiency improvements signals potential for enhanced profitability and net margins.Shareholder Returns
| ALV | US Auto Components | US Market | |
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| 7D | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | 27.1% | 15.5% | 30.6% |
Return vs Industry: ALV exceeded the US Auto Components industry which returned 20.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ALV underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ALV volatility | |
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| ALV Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Auto Components Industry Average Movement | 7.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: ALV has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ALV's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 57,690 | Mikael Bratt | www.autoliv.com |
Autoliv, Inc., through its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and supplies passive safety systems to the automotive industry in the Americas, Europe, China, and Asia. The company offers passive safety systems, such as modules and components for frontal-impact airbag protection systems, side-impact airbag protection systems, pedestrian protection systems, steering wheels, inflator technologies, battery cut-off switches, and seatbelts. It also develops and manufactures mobility safety solutions, including passive safety systems for commercial vehicles; and safety solutions for riders of motorcycles and bikes.
Autoliv, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ALV fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$9.08b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$709.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$10.99b |
12.8x
P/E Ratio0.8x
P/S RatioIs ALV overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ALV income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$10.99b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$8.87b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.12b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.41b |
| Earnings | US$709.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 17, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.47 |
| Gross Margin | 19.31% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.45% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 79.1% |
How did ALV perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.9%
Current Dividend Yield35%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 18:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Autoliv, Inc. is covered by 46 analysts. 20 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
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| null null | ABG Sundal Collier |
| Luke Junk | Baird |
| Dan Levy | Barclays |