Schaffhausen, Switzerland-based Aptiv PLC (APTV) designs, manufactures, and sells vehicle components. Valued at $11.7 billion by market cap, the company helps automotive OEMs to create vehicles with advanced safety features, electrified architectures, and intelligent connectivity.
Shares of this leading global technology company have underperformed the broader market over the past year. APTV has declined 3% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 28.5%. In 2026, APTV stock is down 25.8%, compared to the SPX’s 6% gains on a YTD basis.
Narrowing the focus, APTV’s underperformance is also apparent compared to the Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (DRIV). The exchange-traded fund has gained about 84.4% over the past year. Moreover, the ETF’s 31.8% returns on a YTD basis outshine the stock’s losses over the same time frame.
On May 5, APTV shares closed down by 7.9% after reporting its Q1 results. Its net sales stood at $5.1 billion, up 5.4% year over year. The company’s adjusted EPS increased 1.2% year over year to $1.71.
For the current fiscal year, ending in December, analysts expect APTV’s EPS to decline 24.6% to $5.90 on a diluted basis. The company’s earnings surprise history is impressive. It beat the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters.
Among the 23 analysts covering APTV stock, the consensus is a “Strong Buy.” That’s based on 19 “Strong Buy” ratings, one “Moderate Buy,” two “Holds,” and one “Strong Sell.”
This configuration is less bullish than a month ago, with 18 analysts suggesting a “Strong Buy.”
On Apr. 27, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (DB) analyst Edison Yu kept a “Buy” rating on APTV but lowered the price target to $84, implying a potential upside of 49.1% from current levels.
The mean price target of $88.55 represents a 57.2% premium to APTV’s current price levels. The Street-high price target of $110 suggests an ambitious upside potential of 95.2%.
On the date of publication, Neha Panjwani did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.
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