8-K ·Filed Apr 17, 2026
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
Actionable Insight ▼ Bearish
Despite revenue beat, negative operating cash flow and EPS miss are concerning. Monitor working capital normalization and guidance for 2026. CFO transition could signal strategic changes.
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d
ALV ▲ +2.15% at T+60d
SHORT call ✗ call lost -2.15% · α vs SPY +3.99% · entry $118.92 → $121.48
T+1d
+2.05%
call -2.05% · α -2.24%
$121.36
settled 6mo ago
T+5d
-0.93%
call +0.93% · α +1.49%
$117.81
settled 6mo ago
T+20d
+1.45%
call -1.45% · α +3.92%
$120.64
settled 5mo ago
T+60d
+2.15%
call -2.15% · α +3.99%
$121.48
settled 3mo ago
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Executive Summary
Autoliv reports Q1 2026 earnings with $2.75B revenue (6.8% YoY) and $1.88 EPS, missing consensus of $1.84. Full year guidance reaffirmed. Negative operating cash flow of $76M due to working capital buildup. CFO transition announced.
Key Financial Metrics
EPS
$1.88
est $1.84 · +2.2%
Revenue
$2.8B
est $2.6B · +5.5% · +6.8% YoY
Rating
miss
Guidance
Around 0% organic sales growth
maintained
Free Cash Flow
-$159.0M
Gross Margin
19.1%
Key Facts
- Q1 revenue $2.75B, +6.8% YoY (missed $2.61B consensus)
- $1.88 EPS, down 12% YoY
- Operating cash flow negative $76M due to working capital buildup
- Full year 2026 guidance reiterated: ~0% organic sales growth, $1.2B operating cash flow
- CFO Monika Grama appointed effective April 1, 2026
Financial Impact
Revenue beat but EPS miss with negative operating cash flow
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Risk Factors
- Negative operating cash flow due to working capital buildup
- EPS miss despite revenue growth
- Geopolitical risks and tariff impacts
Market Snapshot
Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories
Investment Themes
Industrials & Manufacturing
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| 8-K Filing (Primary) | 0001193125-26-160203 |
| Document: alv-20260417.htm | 0001193125-26-160203 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-160203-index-headers.html | 0001193125-26-160203 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-160203-index.html | 0001193125-26-160203 |
| Document: 0001193125-26-160203.txt | 0001193125-26-160203 |
| 8-K Data (Synthetic) | 0001193125-26-160203 |
12 reports for ALV
100% Hit rate @ T+5 Went positive at some point 4 of 5 best @ T+20▲ +14.26%
Filters
Rows
| Type | Now | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 23, 2026 3d ago | 8-K | $114.67 | awaiting T+5 | — | $115.32 (−0.57%) |
Aug 15, 2026 10w ago | Institutional Cluster | $120.76 $123.18 | ▲ +2.00% | ▲ +3.19% | $115.32 (−4.50%) |
Aug 13, 2026 10w ago | Press Release | $121.41 $121.69 | ▲ +0.23% | ▲ +2.19% | $115.32 (−5.02%) |
Jul 17, 2026 14w ago | 8-K | $120.26 $115.21 | ▼ −4.20% | ▼ −3.51% | $115.32 (−4.11%) |
Jun 30, 2026 16w ago | 8-K | $116.17 $119.83 | ▲ +3.15% | ▲ +2.55% | $115.32 (−0.73%) |
Jun 12, 2026 19w ago | Institutional Cluster | $128.53 $118.24 | ▼ −8.01% | ▼ −8.68% | $115.32 (−10.28%) |
May 11, 2026 24w ago | 8-K | $120.53 $115.82 | ▼ −3.91% | ▼ −3.82% | $115.32 (−4.32%) |
Apr 17, 2026 27w ago | 8-K | $118.92 $117.81 | ▲ +0.93% | ▲ +1.49% | $115.32 (+3.03%) |
Mar 25, 2026 30w ago | DEFA14A | $105.11 $107.10 | ▲ +1.89% | ▲ +2.14% | $115.32 (+9.71%) |
Feb 24, 2026 34w ago | Insider Cluster | $122.48 $112.20 | ▲ +8.39% | ▲ +7.36% | $115.32 (+5.85%) |
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