What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for Autoliv Q1 Earnings?

Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Autoliv in a research note issued to investors on Monday, January 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the auto parts company will earn $2.04 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $2.06. The consensus estimate for Autoliv’s current full-year earnings is $9.51 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Autoliv’s Q3 2026 earnings at $2.67 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $10.45 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.56 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.92 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.22 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $3.41 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $12.12 EPS.

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

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on ALV. Robert W. Baird dropped their target price on shares of Autoliv from $135.00 to $133.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 20th. Barclays boosted their price target 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. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on Autoliv from $129.00 to $125.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Mizuho boosted their target price on Autoliv from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, September 23rd. Finally, Berenberg Bank set a $134.00 price target on Autoliv in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $132.07.

Autoliv Trading Up 0.5%

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Autoliv

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of ALV. IFP Advisors Inc increased its position in shares of Autoliv by 110.3% during the 3rd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 204 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC increased its position in Autoliv by 1,892.3% during the second quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 259 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 246 shares during the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in Autoliv during the third quarter valued at $32,000. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in shares of Autoliv in the third quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Autoliv in the 3rd quarter worth about $37,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.57% of the company’s stock.

Autoliv Increases Dividend

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

Key Autoliv News

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?

Autoliv Company Profile

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.