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Autoliv (ALV) Down 8.1% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Autoliv, Inc. (ALV - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 8.1% in that time frame, underperforming the market .
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to the stock's next earnings release, or is it due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Autoliv's Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
Autoliv reported adjusted earnings of $1.44 per share in the second- quarter 2017, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.48. Also, the bottom line came in 17.7% lower than the prior-year quarter figure.
During the quarter, Autoliv reported net sales of $2.54 billion, down 1.3% year over year. Also, the top line came in lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.57 billion.
Operating income increased 1.7% to $216.4 million from $212.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted operating margin was 8.4% in the reported quarter, lower than the company’s expectation of around 8.5%.
Shares of the company declined around 7.9% to close at $106.78 on Jul 21 on the company’s lower year-over-year adjusted earnings.
Segment Results
Sales at the Passive Safety segment fell 0.6% year over year to $1.98 billion in the reported quarter. Excluding negative currency translation effects, organic sales increased 0.8%. The segment’s operating income rose year over year by 0.6% to $208.1 million.
Sales at the Electronics segment declined 3.2% year over year to $578.9 million. Operating income from the division declined 26.8% to $10.9 million.
Financial Position
Autoliv had cash and cash equivalents of $922.5 million as of Jun 30, 2017, lower than $1.11 billion reported as of Jun 30, 2016. Long-term debt was $1.32 billion as of Jun 30, 2017, down from $1.46 billion as of Jun 30, 2016.
In second-quarter 2017, the company’s cash flow from operations rose to $179 million from the year-ago figure of $103 million. Net capital expenditures rose to $138.4 million from the year-ago recorded figure of $129.9 million.
Dividend
On May 9, 2017, Autoliv announced a quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share for the third quarter of 2017, unchanged sequentially. The dividend will be paid on Sep 7, to shareholders on record as of Aug 23, 2017.
Guidance
Autoliv expects organic sales to grow by around 0–2% year over year in the third quarter of 2017. Currency translations are expected to have negligible impact on sales, leading to consolidated sales growth of 0–2%. The adjusted operating margin in the third quarter is likely to be in the range of 7.5–8%.
Autoliv expects full-year 2017 organic sales to increase around 2%, lower than the prior guidance of 4%. The recent acquisitions and currency translation are expected have a positive impact of around 1% on sales. Based on these factors, consolidated sales are expected to rise around 3%.
Tax rate for full-year 2017 is likely to be around 30%, unchanged from the prior-quarter expectation. Operating cash flows are anticipated to be about or more than $0.8 billion, excluding any discrete items and antitrust related matters, while capital expenditure for supporting the company’s growth plans are still projected to be in the range of 5–6% of sales.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
Following the release, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates. There have been two revisions higher for the current quarter compared to five lower.
At this time, the stock has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the momentum front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
The company's stock is suitable solely for value based on our styles scores.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock. The magnitude of this revision also indicates a downward shift. Notably, the stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We are looking for an inline return from the stock in the next few months.
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Autoliv (ALV) Down 8.1% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Autoliv, Inc. (ALV - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 8.1% in that time frame, underperforming the market .
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to the stock's next earnings release, or is it due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
Autoliv's Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
Autoliv reported adjusted earnings of $1.44 per share in the second- quarter 2017, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.48. Also, the bottom line came in 17.7% lower than the prior-year quarter figure.
During the quarter, Autoliv reported net sales of $2.54 billion, down 1.3% year over year. Also, the top line came in lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.57 billion.
Operating income increased 1.7% to $216.4 million from $212.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted operating margin was 8.4% in the reported quarter, lower than the company’s expectation of around 8.5%.
Shares of the company declined around 7.9% to close at $106.78 on Jul 21 on the company’s lower year-over-year adjusted earnings.
Segment Results
Sales at the Passive Safety segment fell 0.6% year over year to $1.98 billion in the reported quarter. Excluding negative currency translation effects, organic sales increased 0.8%. The segment’s operating income rose year over year by 0.6% to $208.1 million.
Sales at the Electronics segment declined 3.2% year over year to $578.9 million. Operating income from the division declined 26.8% to $10.9 million.
Financial Position
Autoliv had cash and cash equivalents of $922.5 million as of Jun 30, 2017, lower than $1.11 billion reported as of Jun 30, 2016. Long-term debt was $1.32 billion as of Jun 30, 2017, down from $1.46 billion as of Jun 30, 2016.
In second-quarter 2017, the company’s cash flow from operations rose to $179 million from the year-ago figure of $103 million. Net capital expenditures rose to $138.4 million from the year-ago recorded figure of $129.9 million.
Dividend
On May 9, 2017, Autoliv announced a quarterly dividend of 60 cents per share for the third quarter of 2017, unchanged sequentially. The dividend will be paid on Sep 7, to shareholders on record as of Aug 23, 2017.
Guidance
Autoliv expects organic sales to grow by around 0–2% year over year in the third quarter of 2017. Currency translations are expected to have negligible impact on sales, leading to consolidated sales growth of 0–2%. The adjusted operating margin in the third quarter is likely to be in the range of 7.5–8%.
Autoliv expects full-year 2017 organic sales to increase around 2%, lower than the prior guidance of 4%. The recent acquisitions and currency translation are expected have a positive impact of around 1% on sales. Based on these factors, consolidated sales are expected to rise around 3%.
Tax rate for full-year 2017 is likely to be around 30%, unchanged from the prior-quarter expectation. Operating cash flows are anticipated to be about or more than $0.8 billion, excluding any discrete items and antitrust related matters, while capital expenditure for supporting the company’s growth plans are still projected to be in the range of 5–6% of sales.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
Following the release, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates. There have been two revisions higher for the current quarter compared to five lower.
Autoliv, Inc. Price and Consensus
Autoliv, Inc. Price and Consensus | Autoliv, Inc. Quote
VGM Scores
At this time, the stock has a subpar Growth Score of D, though it is lagging a bit on the momentum front with an F. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
The company's stock is suitable solely for value based on our styles scores.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock. The magnitude of this revision also indicates a downward shift. Notably, the stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We are looking for an inline return from the stock in the next few months.