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Aptiv Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary5 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Completed the spin-off of the Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business as Versigent, sharpening focus on advanced software and hardware solutions and enhancing portfolio diversification.

  • Achieved record Q1 2026 revenue of $5.1 billion, up 5% year-over-year, with 1% adjusted growth, outperforming global vehicle production trends.

  • Secured $7 billion in new business awards, with $4.6 billion attributed to the new entity, and maintained strong execution amid macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds.

  • Accelerated growth in non-automotive and software/services markets, with high single-digit and double-digit revenue growth, respectively.

  • Ongoing restructuring and cost optimization initiatives to support long-term growth in automation, electrification, and digitalization.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 revenue was $5.1 billion, up 1% adjusted year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA was $752 million (14.8% margin), and adjusted EPS was $1.71.

  • Net income attributable to shareholders was $189 million, reversing a net loss of $11 million in Q1 2025.

  • Free cash flow was negative $362 million, impacted by $260 million in transaction/separation costs related to the EDS spin-off.

  • Gross margin was 18.1% of net sales, down from 19.1% in Q1 2025; adjusted operating income margin was 11.0%.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $3.2 billion, with total available liquidity of $6.5 billion.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 guidance: net sales of $12.8–$13.2 billion, adjusted revenue growth of 4%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.6%, and adjusted EPS of $5.70–$6.10.

  • Free cash flow for 2026 expected between $650 million and $850 million.

  • Q2 2026 guidance: net sales of $3.2–$3.4 billion, adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.6%, and EPS of $1.40 at midpoint.

  • Management expects continued restructuring expenses and margin/revenue acceleration in the second half due to improved vehicle production and program launches.

Drivers of New Aptiv's 14% revenue drop in China
Strategy for robotics and drone market expansion
Go-to-market spend impact on Intelligent Systems
Drivers of the Q1 free cash flow decline
Impact of OECD guidance on valuation allowances
Adjusted EBITDA margin impact of the spin-off
Non-auto growth: organic vs. M&A, where is traction?
Offset new commodity headwinds: operational vs. pass-through?
What drives China's shift from Q1 decline to strong growth?
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