Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV) is a leading company in the automotive safety systems industry. It develops and manufactures products like airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for major car manufacturers around the world. On April 17, 2026, Autoliv announced its first-quarter earnings results, which drew significant attention from investors.
The company reported an impressive earnings per share (EPS) of $2.05. This figure surpassed multiple analyst expectations, including a consensus estimate of $1.83 and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77. This marks the fourth consecutive quarter that Autoliv has beaten earnings per share estimates, as highlighted by Zacks.
Autoliv also posted strong revenue of $2.75 billion for the quarter, which was higher than the estimated $2.62 billion. This represents a 6.80% increase compared to the revenue from the same quarter in the previous year. The result exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by more than 4.50%.
Following the strong earnings report, shares of Autoliv gapped up, opening at $125.15 after previously closing at $111.33. The company's stock valuation includes a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.53. This ratio helps investors gauge the stock's value by comparing its share price to its earnings per share.
The company maintains a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 0.84, which measures its financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity. Furthermore, Autoliv has a current ratio of 1.08. This liquidity ratio indicates that the company has enough short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
