The company’s organic sales growth of 1.0% outperformed the global light vehicle production (LVP) decrease of 0.3%. This success was largely driven by robust demand in India and a strategic shift in China, where sales to local OEMs surged by over 40%. CEO Mikael Bratt attributed this momentum to focused execution and new partnerships with manufacturers such as Great Wall Motor and XPENG.
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Autoliv Reports Record Second Quarter Cash Flow Amid Asia Growth
Autoliv posted $434 million in operating cash flow for the second quarter of 2026, a significant increase from $277 million during the same period last year. While net sales grew 3.3% to $2.8 billion, the company navigated regional market volatility by leveraging strong performance within the Asian automotive sector.
Underlying profitability remained resilient, with an adjusted operating margin of 9.6%. Although restructuring activities in Türkiye resulted in a 22% decline in reported operating income, direct material cost savings and improved working capital helped stabilize the bottom line. The company maintained its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting organic sales growth to remain flat and an adjusted operating margin between 10.5% and 11%. As Autoliv continues to optimize its global footprint, the firm remains committed to its shareholder return strategy, which includes planned share repurchases of $300 million to $500 million for the year.
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