-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
Aptiv (APTV) posted Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.71 vs. $1.69 (+1%), ahead of the $1.58 consensus. The quarter was marked by stronger-than-forecasted sales and margins. Revenue rose 5.4% to $5.09B ($70M above consensus) and adjusted operating margin contracted 90 bps to 11.0% (50 bps ahead of consensus). APTV completed the Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) spin-off as Versigent on April 1, marking a strategic milestone that positions APTV with a higher-margin profile going forward. Notably, APTV's weighted average outstanding share count was down over 7% Y/Y in Q1 due to the buybacks, helping provide a significant boost to EPS. APTV reiterated prior guidance for 2026 net sales and adjusted EPS (excluding Versigent). Additionally, APTV's Q2 net sales and adjusted EPS guidance of $3.2B-$3.4B and $1.30-$1.50 compares to the consensus of $3.30B and $1.52, respectively. Despite the beat, APTV shares are currently trading 1% lower on the weaker-than-expected earnings guidance.