Aptiv (APTV) stock
Consumer Discretionary · Automotive Parts & Equipment
Aptiv (APTV) is an Automotive Parts & Equipment company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. As of October 23, 2026, APTV closed at $42.69, a market capitalization of $8.86 billion, the 496th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $20.52 billion in revenue (+2% year over year) and $684.00 million in free cash flow. The stock trades at 42.3x trailing earnings and 6.6x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -49.8% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -24.0% a year
- 52-week range: $41.88 – $88.93
- Gross margin 19.3%, operating margin 12.7%
- FI Handbook report card: C+ across 10 metrics
- 44th largest of 47 Consumer Discretionary stocks in the S&P 500
APTV price chart
1Y price change: -49.8% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTV | -5.5% | -43.9% | -49.8% | -21.9% | -24.0% | -1.9% | +6.6% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 2011.
APTV key statistics
- Market cap
- $8.9B
- #496 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 42.3x
- Forward P/E
- 6.6x
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.01
- Revenue (TTM)
- $20.5B
- +2%
- Free cash flow
- $684.0M
- Gross margin
- 19.3%
- Operating margin
- 12.7%
- Return on equity
- 5.2%
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- $41.88 – $88.93
- Beta
- 1.36
- Price / sales
- 0.4x
- EV / EBITDA
- 4.3x
- Debt / equity
- 0.65x
- Employees
- 140,000
APTV report card
C+Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth2.3%D
- Gross margin19.3%D
- Operating margin12.7%C
- FCF margin3.3%D
- Return on equity5.2%D
- Net debt / EBITDA1.5xC
- Forward P/E6.6xA
- PEG ratio1.0xA
- Shareholder yield4.5%B
- Share count change / yr-4.0%A
Aptiv financials
Revenue went from $12.3B in fiscal 2016 to $20.4B in fiscal 2025, growing 5.8% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.3B | $12.9B | $14.4B | $14.4B | $13.1B | $15.6B | $17.5B | $20.1B | $19.7B | $20.4B |
| Gross profit | $2.7B | $2.6B | $2.7B | $2.6B | $1.9B | $2.4B | $2.6B | $3.4B | $3.7B | $3.9B |
| Operating income | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.3B | $2.1B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.6B | $1.8B | $1.2B |
| Net income | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.1B | $990.0M | $1.8B | $590.0M | $594.0M | $2.9B | $1.8B | $165.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.59 | $5.06 | $4.02 | $3.85 | $6.66 | $1.94 | $1.96 | $10.39 | $6.96 | $0.75 |
| Free cash flow | $1.3B | $770.0M | $782.0M | $843.0M | $829.0M | $611.0M | $419.0M | $990.0M | $1.6B | $1.5B |
| Buybacks | $634.0M | $383.0M | $499.0M | $420.0M | $57.0M | $0 | $0 | $398.0M | $4.1B | $397.0M |
| Dividends paid | $317.0M | $310.0M | $233.0M | $0 | $32.0M | $63.0M | $0 | — | — | — |
| Diluted shares | 273.7M | 268.0M | 265.2M | 257.4M | 270.7M | 271.2M | 271.2M | 282.9M | 256.7M | 220.8M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into APTV?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $13.8B and $684.0M of trailing free cash flow, Aptiv needs to grow free cash flow about 10.8% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 13.0% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 56.9x vs. median 17.8x (10th–90th percentile 9.9x–52.1x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
APTV analyst price targets
18 analysts' average 12-month target is $64.33 (+51% vs. $42.69). Targets range from $50.00 to $77.00. 80% rate it a buy.
APTV earnings
Next report: November 3, 2026. Aptiv has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $3.3B (+2% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | $1.43 | $1.63 | +14.1% |
| May 5, 2026 | $1.58 | $1.71 | +7.9% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $1.86 | $1.86 | +0.2% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $1.83 | $2.17 | +18.8% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.83 | $2.12 | +15.8% |
| May 1, 2025 | $1.53 | $1.69 | +10.1% |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $1.65 | $1.75 | +6.3% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $1.66 | $1.83 | +10.0% |
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APTV news
- Brokers Suggest Investing in APTIV PLC (APTV): Read This Before Placing a Bet · Oct 22, 2026
- Aptiv Expands Collaboration with NVIDIA to Accelerate Affordable, Highly Automated Driving · Oct 21, 2026
- Aptiv PLC (APTV) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know · Oct 20, 2026
- Aptiv PLC (APTV) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It · Oct 20, 2026
- Here's What to Expect From Aptiv's Next Earnings Report · Oct 14, 2026
APTV stock FAQ
What is APTV's market cap?
Aptiv's market capitalization is $8.86 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 496th in the S&P 500.
What is APTV's P/E ratio?
APTV trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 42.3x and a forward P/E of 6.6x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 17.8x.
Does APTV pay a dividend?
No. Aptiv does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
How much has APTV stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, APTV returned -49.8% over one year, -24.0% a year over five years, -1.9% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is APTV stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Aptiv must grow free cash flow about 11% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 13% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the APTV price target?
18 analysts cover APTV with an average 12-month price target of $64.33, +51% from the current price. 80% of them rate it a buy.
When does APTV report earnings?
Aptiv is expected to report earnings on November 3, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Aptiv have?
Aptiv has about 140,000 full-time employees, or $146,557 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology