Where it trades today
trading 1% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- APTV is valued near its sector range at 19.7x earnings versus 20.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 33.5%, above the sector norm of 26.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- APTV remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 51.0% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- APTV is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for APTV come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for APTV. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:57 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Aptiv PLC does
Aptiv PLC, an industrial technology company, provides hardware and software solutions to support automotive and other industries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and South America. It operates through three segments: Advanced Safety and User Experience, Engineered Components, and Electrical Distribution Systems. The company offers active safety, user experience and smart vehicle compute, and software products for vehicle safety and security, including intelligent sensors, compute platforms, and software tools and services. It also provides connection systems, interconnects, and cable management and protection solutions for the distribution of power,…
What analysts expect
APTV carries a buy consensus from 18 analysts, with an average price target of $66.61 versus $43.59 today (+52.8%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
APTV generated $20.52B in trailing revenue (2.3% year over year), with a 1.1% net margin, and $1.62B of free cash flow, against $4.92B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20.40B | $3.90B | $2.02B | $165.00M | $0.78 | $1.53B |
| 2024 | $19.71B | $3.71B | $2.04B | $1.79B | $6.97 | $1.62B |
| 2023 | $20.05B | $3.44B | $1.77B | $2.94B | $10.50 | $990.00M |
| 2022 | $17.49B | $2.63B | $1.35B | $594.00M | $1.96 | $419.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
APTV beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
Aptiv PLC trades at $43.59, 51.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.33, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is APTV a good buy right now?
Aptiv PLC trades at 19.7x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 33.5% volatility.
Does APTV pay dividends?
Aptiv PLC does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is APTV?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 33.5% and beta of 1.33, APTV is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for APTV?
The average analyst price target for Aptiv PLC (APTV) is $66.61 based on 18 analyst estimates, about 52.8% above the current price of $43.59. The published range runs from $55.00 to $78.00.
How much revenue does APTV generate?
Aptiv PLC reported $20.52B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 2.3% year over year. Net margin sits at 1.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.