Autoliv Inc. (NYSE:ALV), a leading player in the automotive safety industry, specializes in the production of airbags and seatbelts. Operating within the Zacks Automotive - Original Equipment industry, Autoliv has consistently demonstrated strong financial performance. The company's recent earnings report for the third quarter of 2025 highlights its robust growth and ability to exceed market expectations.
On October 17, 2025, Autoliv reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.32, surpassing the estimated $2.03. This represents a significant improvement from the $1.84 EPS reported in the same quarter last year. The earnings surprise for this quarter stands at +10.48%, as highlighted by Zacks. In the previous quarter, Autoliv also exceeded expectations with an EPS of $2.21 against an anticipated $2.07, resulting in a +6.76% surprise.
In addition to strong earnings, Autoliv achieved revenues of $2.71 billion for the quarter ending September 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.10%. This marks an increase from the $2.56 billion in revenues reported in the same period last year. The company has successfully surpassed consensus revenue estimates in three of the last four quarters, showcasing its consistent growth trajectory.
The company's financial metrics further highlight its strong performance. Autoliv has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 12.63, indicating the market's valuation of its earnings. The price-to-sales ratio stands at about 0.86, suggesting how much investors are willing to pay per dollar of sales. Additionally, the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 1.05, reflecting the company's total valuation relative to its sales.
