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Aptiv PLC

APTV

Aptiv PLC NYSE
$77.55 0.94% (+0.72)

Market Cap $16.76 B
52w High $88.80
52w Low $47.19
Dividend Yield 0%
P/E 58.75
Volume 884.82K
Outstanding Shares 216.08M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $5.212B $1.193B $-355M -6.811% $-1.63 $96M
Q2-2025 $5.208B $511M $393M 7.546% $1.8 $794M
Q1-2025 $4.825B $384M $-11M -0.228% $-0.048 $690M
Q4-2024 $4.907B $363M $268M 5.462% $1.14 $699M
Q3-2024 $4.854B $331M $363M 7.478% $1.48 $749M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $1.64B $23.497B $13.933B $9.282B
Q2-2025 $1.448B $23.942B $13.967B $9.69B
Q1-2025 $1.1B $23.102B $13.848B $8.961B
Q4-2024 $1.573B $23.458B $14.373B $8.796B
Q3-2024 $1.845B $24.766B $15.568B $8.882B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $-355M $584M $-133M $-253M $194M $441M
Q2-2025 $397M $510M $-9M $-179M $348M $361M
Q1-2025 $-11M $273M $-203M $-553M $-473M $76M
Q4-2024 $268M $1.06B $577M $-1.077B $520M $894M
Q3-2024 $363M $499M $-255M $-624M $-355M $326M

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025
Advanced Safety and User Experience
Advanced Safety and User Experience
$1.38Bn $1.42Bn $1.51Bn $1.44Bn
Electrical Distribution Systems
Electrical Distribution Systems
$0 $2.02Bn $2.21Bn $2.29Bn
Engineered Components Group
Engineered Components Group
$0 $1.38Bn $1.72Bn $1.71Bn
Signal and Power Solutions
Signal and Power Solutions
$3.54Bn $0 $0 $0

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has grown steadily over the past several years, reflecting strong demand for Aptiv’s electronics, software, and EV-related content, with only a small step back most recently. Core profitability from operations has improved over time, suggesting that the business is scaling well and managing costs more effectively as it grows. However, the bottom line has been bumpy. Net income and earnings per share have swung sharply from year to year, likely influenced by one-off items such as acquisitions, restructuring, taxes, or gains and losses on deals rather than just day‑to‑day performance. The underlying story looks like gradual operational improvement, masked at times by accounting noise and special factors. Overall, the income statement paints a picture of a business with strengthening operating fundamentals but somewhat volatile reported earnings, which is common for a company investing heavily in new technologies and strategic deals.


Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet Aptiv’s asset base has expanded meaningfully over the period, consistent with a company building out technology, capacity, and acquired capabilities. This supports its ambition to be a core technology supplier for the auto industry’s shift toward software, electrification, and advanced safety. At the same time, debt levels have climbed, while cash has stayed relatively steady and equity has grown more modestly. This indicates a greater reliance on borrowing to fund growth and acquisitions. The balance sheet therefore looks more leveraged than a few years ago, which increases financial risk but also reflects a deliberate decision to invest aggressively in high‑growth areas. In short, Aptiv has a more asset‑rich and strategically positioned balance sheet than before, but with higher dependence on debt financing that warrants attention if industry conditions weaken or interest costs rise.


Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash generation from the core business has trended upward, showing that Aptiv is increasingly able to turn its sales and operations into actual cash. This is a good sign that the reported improvements in operations are not just accounting, but are backed by real cash inflows. Free cash flow has also improved over time, even after funding ongoing capital spending. The company appears to be balancing investment in plants, equipment, and technology with a disciplined eye on cash returns, rather than overspending on expansion. Overall, the cash flow profile supports the view of a solid, cash‑generative business that can help fund its own growth, although the rising debt burden means investors will also be watching how much of that cash ultimately needs to go to interest and repayments.


Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Aptiv occupies a strong position in one of the most attractive parts of the auto supply chain: the “brain and nervous system” of the vehicle. Its portfolio spans advanced driver-assistance systems, high‑speed data networking, high‑voltage electrification, and software platforms, making it a key partner for global automakers trying to modernize their fleets. The company benefits from deep integration into vehicle platforms, long design cycles, and high switching costs—once an automaker builds around Aptiv’s architecture, changing suppliers is complex and risky. Its reputation for reliability and systems integration, rather than just components, further strengthens its role as a strategic supplier. On the other hand, Aptiv operates in a highly competitive space alongside large traditional Tier‑1 suppliers and increasingly capable tech firms. Pricing pressure from automakers, cyclicality in global auto demand, and geopolitical or supply‑chain disruptions all remain meaningful risks to its competitive position, even with a solid moat.


Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation is at the core of Aptiv’s strategy. The company is heavily focused on software-defined vehicle architectures, next‑generation ADAS platforms, and high‑voltage systems for electric vehicles. These are exactly the areas where automakers are increasing their spending, which positions Aptiv well for long‑term relevance. Acquisitions such as Wind River and Intercable Automotive Solutions have strengthened its software and electrification capabilities, moving it up the value chain from hardware towards full systems and software platforms. Its work in AI‑enabled perception, in‑cabin experiences, and secure, high‑speed data networks underscores a strong R&D culture and a clear technology roadmap. The flip side is that this strategy requires consistently high R&D and integration spending and exposes Aptiv to rapid technology shifts and evolving standards. Execution risk is real: the company must keep winning new platform designs and successfully commercialize its innovations to earn a return on this heavy investment.


Summary

Aptiv looks like a company in the middle of a major transformation of the auto industry, with financials that reflect both opportunity and growing pains. Operational performance and cash generation have improved over time, even as reported earnings bounce around due to special items and ongoing investments. The balance sheet shows a larger, more strategically important business funded partly by a significant increase in debt, which raises sensitivity to downturns and financial shocks. Cash flows are a relative strength, helping support this investment‑led strategy. Strategically, Aptiv has a meaningful foothold in the most attractive areas of modern mobility—software-defined vehicles, ADAS, electrification, and data architectures—supported by high switching costs and long‑term automaker relationships. Its future path will likely depend on how well it can sustain technological leadership, manage its leverage, and convert its ambitious R&D and acquisitions into durable, profitable growth over time, within a cyclical and highly competitive industry.