Autoliv, Inc. Common Stock (ALV)

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Autoliv Q4 earnings beat estimates due to strong margins and cost control, despite a decline in sales, and provides cautious guidance for 2025.

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Autoliv shares are down in premarket trading despite announcing a dividend increase, extended share repurchase program, and plans to retire treasury shares, amid a recently revised sales growth forecast for 2024.

Autoliv shares rose despite missing Q3 EPS expectations due to weak global light vehicle production, while the company adjusts its 2024 sales growth forecast to 1%.

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ALV stock results show that Autoliv missed analyst estimates for earnings per share and missed on revenue for the second quarter of 2024.

Autoliv shares fell as the company reported disappointing Q2 FY24 earnings and lowered its outlook. Sales declined 1.1% year-on-year to $2.605 billion, missing estimates of $2.74 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.87 also fell short of the expected $2.23.