Compared to Estimates, Autoliv (ALV) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended March 2026, Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) reported revenue of $2.75 billion, up 6.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.05, compared to $2.15 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue represents a surprise of +4.52% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.63 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.77, the EPS surprise was +15.68%. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance. As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.Here is how Autoliv performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: * Net Sales- Americas: $863 million compared to the $882.92 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +1.4% year over year. * Net Sales- Europe: $835 million compared to the $762.03 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.3% year over year. * Net Sales- Asia excl. China: $563 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $534.02 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +9.3%. * Net Sales- China: $492 million compared to the $474.42 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +10.1% year over year. * Net Sales- Seatbelt Products and Other: $890 million compared to the $842.86 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +7.8% year over year. * Net Sales- Airbags, Steering Wheels and Other: $1.86 billion compared to the $1.81 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +6.3% year over year. View all Key Company Metrics for Autoliv here>>>Shares of Autoliv have returned +9.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term. #1 Semiconductor Stock to Buy (Not NVDA) The incredible demand for data is fueling the market's next digital gold rush. As data centers continue to be built and constantly upgraded, the companies that provide the hardware for these behemoths will become the NVIDIAs of tomorrow. One under-the-radar chipmaker is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. It specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Autoliv, Inc. (ALV) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Compared to Estimates, Autoliv (ALV) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

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