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Aptiv PLC (APTV) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

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In the latest close session, Aptiv PLC (APTV - Free Report) was up +2.16% at $43.61. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.7%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.28%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 0.83%.

Coming into today, shares of the company had lost 4.69% in the past month. In that same time, the Business Services sector gained 3.51%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.21%.

The upcoming earnings release of Aptiv PLC will be of great interest to investors. The company's earnings report is expected on November 3, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $1.33, marking a 38.71% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $3.16 billion, down 39.28% from the year-ago period.

In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $5.68 per share and a revenue of $12.7 billion, indicating changes of -27.37% and -37.73%, respectively, from the former year.

Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Aptiv PLC should also be noted by investors. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.

Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.

The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 0.18% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. At present, Aptiv PLC boasts a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

In terms of valuation, Aptiv PLC is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 7.51. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 15.6.

It's also important to note that APTV currently trades at a PEG ratio of 0.83. The PEG ratio is similar to the widely-used P/E ratio, but this metric also takes the company's expected earnings growth rate into account. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Technology Services industry held an average PEG ratio of 1.18.

The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 98, placing it within the top 40% of over 250 industries.

The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

Ensure to harness Zacks.com to stay updated with all these stock-shifting metrics, among others, in the next trading sessions.

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