Aptiv PLCNYSE: APTV
Consumer Discretionary · Automotive Parts & Equipment
$63.59
+1.15%
Vol: 1.6M
Research Digest
Thursday, June 18, 2026
No significant overnight updates
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysJun 17Aptiv expanded its NVIDIA collaboration on production edge AI and will showcase next-gen intelligent edge solutions at Automate 2026, announced June 15.Mixed▶
On June 15, 2026, Aptiv announced it will showcase next-generation intelligent edge solutions for robotics and automation at Automate 2026, alongside an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate adoption of production-ready edge AI. Aptiv also recently launched an Advanced Occupancy Classification system, a camera-only AI approach that removes traditional in-seat sensors. The stock is up about 25% over the past month, though it remains down ~13% year-to-date. These moves position Aptiv beyond autos into broader edge-AI and automation markets. The bear case: upcoming earnings are expected to show a ~33% year-over-year EPS decline, and the pending spin-off of the Electrical Distribution Systems business (Versigent) adds structural uncertainty even as revenue is guided up ~4-5%.
Jun 16Aptiv expanded its collaboration with NVIDIA and will showcase next-generation intelligent edge and robotics solutions at Automate 2026, reinforcing its push into edge AI and automation.Positive▶
On June 15, 2026, Aptiv announced an expanded collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate adoption of production-ready edge AI, and said it will showcase next-generation intelligent edge solutions for robotics and automation at Automate 2026. The solutions are positioned as smarter, safer and more cost-effective for powering robotics and automation applications. This builds on Aptiv's recent launch of an AI and computer-vision-based Advanced Occupancy Classification system that removes traditional in-seat sensors. The company is also advancing the previously announced spin-off of its Electrical Distribution Systems business into a new public company, Versigent, approved by the board in March 2026. Aptiv guides to roughly 4-5% revenue growth this year, and shares have rallied about 25% over the past month. The bear case is continued downward earnings revisions and soft auto-production end markets, with Barclays having trimmed its target to $73 in May.
Jun 15No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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Jun 14No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 21No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 20Aptiv's Gen 8 radar platform was selected by Volvo and Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to Overweight in early May.Mixed▶
Aptiv's Gen 8 radar platform was selected by Volvo on May 12, 2026, and director Hakan Agnevall purchased 6,100 shares on May 8 at $57.73. On Q1 2026 earnings (May 5), Aptiv beat EPS estimates at $1.71 vs $1.60 consensus on $5.09B revenue, but stock fell 6% on FX and commodity headwinds despite maintaining full-year guidance ($12.8-13.2B revenue, $5.70-6.10 EPS). Morgan Stanley upgraded APTV to Overweight from Equal Weight on May 7, while Barclays cut its PT to $73 from $77. JPMorgan raised its PT to $84 from $83 on May 14. The Versigent spin-off completed April 1, marking a strategic reset.
May 19No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
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May 18JPMorgan raised Aptiv price target to $84 from $83 on May 14, 2026, following Morgan Stanley Overweight upgrade and a Volvo Gen 8 radar platform win.Positive▶
JPMorgan raised its Aptiv price target to $84 from $83 on May 14, 2026, building on Morgan Stanley May 7 upgrade to Overweight from Equal Weight. Volvo selected Aptiv Gen 8 radar platform on May 12, marking a key advanced driver assistance design win. Director Hakan Agnevall purchased 6,100 shares on May 8, signaling insider confidence. Q1 2026 results posted May 5 showed EPS of $1.71 beating $1.62 consensus, with revenue of $5.1 billion topping projections, though shares fell 6% on the day. The company maintained full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $12.8-13.2 billion (4% adjusted growth) following the April 1 spin-off of its Electrical Distribution Systems business as Versigent.
May 15Aptiv Director Hakan Agnevall buys 6,100 shares for $352K on May 8 after Q1 beat; Morgan Stanley upgrades on margin tilt to electronics/softwareMixed▶
Aptiv PLC Director Hakan Agnevall purchased 6,100 shares valued at ~$352,153 on May 8, 2026 (filed May 12), signaling insider confidence after the Q1 sell-off. Q1 2026 results on May 5 beat EPS estimates ($1.71 vs $1.60) but revenue of $5.086B narrowly missed $5.135B. Revenue rose 1% with strength in North America and Asia Pacific offsetting Europe weakness. New business bookings totaled $4.6B (+15% vs 2025 quarterly avg), including ~$900M from non-automotive customers and ~$900M in software-defined vehicle/safety awards. Aptiv completed the Versigent spin-off (EDS business) on April 1 and reaffirmed FY26 guidance: revenue $12.8-13.2B, EPS $5.70-6.10, EBITDA $2.36-2.48B. Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock citing higher-margin electronics/software tilt. Risk: FX and commodity headwinds proved more severe than expected, driving a 6% drop on earnings day.
May 14Aptiv upgraded by Morgan Stanley after Versigent spin-off, Volvo selects Gen 8 radar platformMixed▶
Aptiv received a Morgan Stanley upgrade to Overweight from Equal Weight on May 7, 2026, following its successful Versigent (EDS business) spin-off completed April 1. Q1 2026 results posted May 5 beat estimates with EPS of $1.71 vs $1.62 forecast and revenue of $5.1B vs $5.03B expected, though shares fell 6% on FX/commodity headwinds and now trade near 52-week low of $52.38. Aptiv's Gen 8 radar platform was selected by Volvo, and an insider made a fresh share purchase. The company maintained full-year 2026 guidance of revenue $12.8-13.2B and EPS $5.70-6.10. However, Barclays lowered PT to $73 from $77 and Baird lowered PT to $68 from $74, creating mixed analyst sentiment. Consensus price target sits at $88.80 implying 47.75% upside.
May 13Aptiv Director Hakan Agnevall purchased 6,100 shares worth $352,153 on May 12, 2026, signaling insider confidence after the stock's post-earnings slide near 52-week lows.Mixed▶
Director Hakan Agnevall increased his stake in Aptiv by purchasing 6,100 shares in a transaction valued at $352,153 on May 12, 2026. The buy comes after APTV's sharp 6% post-earnings selloff on May 5 that pushed shares near the 52-week low of $52.38, despite Q1 EPS of $1.71 beating consensus of $1.60. Insider buying at depressed levels is often interpreted as a vote of confidence in the company's spin-off strategy following the Versigent separation. Morgan Stanley had also recently upgraded the stock citing higher-margin electronics and software exposure. Risk remains around FX headwinds, commodity inflation, and weaker-than-expected regional performance that drove the post-earnings drop.
May 12Morgan Stanley upgraded Aptiv to Overweight on May 7 following Q1 2026 EPS beat ($1.71 vs $1.60) and completion of Versigent EDS spin-off.Mixed▶
Aptiv reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.71 (beat by $0.11) and revenue of $5.09B on May 5, with GAAP net income of $189M versus a prior-year loss. The company completed its Versigent (EDS) spin-off on April 1 and maintained full-year 2026 guidance of $12.8-13.2B revenue and $5.70-6.10 EPS. Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to Overweight on May 7, while Barclays lowered its target to $73 from $77. Bear case: shares fell 6% on the print and traded near a 52-week low of $52.38 as FX and commodity headwinds proved worse than expected.
May 11Aptiv upgraded by Morgan Stanley to Overweight on May 9 following Q1 earnings beat but downbeat guidance; Evercore and Barclays cut targets.Mixed▶
On May 9, 2026, Morgan Stanley upgraded Aptiv from Equal Weight to Overweight with a $71 target, following Q1 2026 results where EPS of $1.71 beat the $1.62 estimate on revenue of $5.1B. The market reacted negatively, with shares falling 6% on earnings day near the 52-week low of $52.38, as the company lowered Q2 EPS guidance to $1.30-$1.50 (vs. $1.63 consensus) and FY 2026 EPS to $5.70-$6.10 (vs. $6.60 consensus), citing FX and commodity headwinds. Evercore cut its price target to $80 from $100 (Outperform); Barclays cut to $73 from $77. Aptiv completed the separation of its Electrical Distribution Systems business as Versigent on April 1.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTVAPTIV | $63.59 | +1.15% | +19.6% | 9.2x | 1.33 | $13.3B |
| AMZNAMAZON.COM | $242.71 | +2.19% | -8.4% | 24.1x | 1.44 | $2.55T |
| TSLATESLA | $394.98 | -0.35% | -1.9% | 158.6x | 1.80 | $1.49T |
| HDHOME | $333.38 | +1.80% | +8.3% | 20.3x | 0.97 | $326.5B |
| MCDMCDONALD | $278.15 | -2.00% | +1.1% | 20.0x | 0.41 | $201.7B |
| TJXTJX | $163.84 | -0.18% | +8.9% | 28.5x | 0.62 | $181.3B |
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