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Aptiv PLC (APTV) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

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In the latest trading session, Aptiv PLC (APTV - Free Report) closed at $68.45, marking a +2.92% move from the previous day. The stock's change was more than the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.11%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.19%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 1.43%.

Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 0.68% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector with its gain of 0.34%, and underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 3.92%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Aptiv PLC in its upcoming release. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.76, marking a 11.39% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $4.97 billion, indicating a 1.69% decline compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $7.11 per share and revenue of $19.58 billion, which would represent changes of +13.58% and -0.66%, respectively, from the prior year.

Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Aptiv PLC. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.

Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.

The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.77% lower. Currently, Aptiv PLC is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

From a valuation perspective, Aptiv PLC is currently exchanging hands at a Forward P/E ratio of 9.36. This indicates a discount in contrast to its industry's Forward P/E of 12.12.

One should further note that APTV currently holds a PEG ratio of 0.74. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. The average PEG ratio for the Automotive - Original Equipment industry stood at 1.07 at the close of the market yesterday.

The Automotive - Original Equipment industry is part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 74, putting it in the top 31% of all 250+ industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.


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