Aptiv (APTV)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - PartsSnapshot 2026-11-05
$40.85-5.57%
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NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - PartsSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · APTV
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks APTV against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 0 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6999).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 80% of the last 5 guided quarters · 58.1% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Strong non-automotive revenue and bookings growth reflects the applicability of our products and capabilities across new and existing end markets.
Stated in 3 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Strong non-automotive revenue and bookings growth reflects the applicability of our products and capabilities across new and existing end markets.” ““In addition, we continued to demonstrate progress on many of our strategic initiatives, including double digit revenue growth in Non-Automotive revenues, advancing our presence in the Robotics market from partnerships to commercial stage, and securing a major Drone market commercial win in early July.” Revenue was $3.199 billion in 2026-Q3.
“Strong non-automotive revenue and bookings growth reflects the applicability of our products and capabilities across new and existing end markets.”
““In addition, we continued to demonstrate progress on many of our strategic initiatives, including double digit revenue growth in Non-Automotive revenues, advancing our presence in the Robotics marke…”
“"Our value proposition is now even stronger, with a sharper focus on enabling devices and systems to sense, think, act, and optimize across industries.”
Through operational execution and disciplined capital allocation, we remain focused on investing in long-term growth and delivering on our commitment to prioritize returning capital to shareholders.”
Stated in 3 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Through operational execution and disciplined capital allocation, we remain focused on investing in long-term growth and delivering on our commitment to prioritize returning capital to shareholders.”” “Moreover, our strong belief in the long-term value of our business and opportunity for growth across markets has reinforced our commitment in returning capital to shareholders, with half of our expected cash flow for the year already having been allocated towards share repurchases, a level we see continuing for the next few years."”
“Looking ahead, we are working diligently toward the spin-off of our EDS business as Versigent, which will result in two optimally positioned, independent companies, with increased flexibility to pur…
Stated in 3 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““Looking ahead, we are working diligently toward the spin-off of our EDS business as Versigent, which will result in two optimally positioned, independent companies, with increased flexibility to pursue their own unique market opportunities and capital allocation strategies.” “Our team continues to work diligently on the separation of our Electrical Distribution Systems business, which remains on track, and we look forward to sharing more at our Investor Day on November 18th.””
Focus on revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence across automotive and non-automotive markets.
Redeem senior notes opportunistically and maintain disciplined capital structure post spin-off.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.39x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated fragile grew net income 40% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=3629).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
20 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated volatile grew net income 55% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=4931).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“Through operational execution and disciplined capital allocation, we remain focused on investing in long-term growth and delivering on our commitment to prioritize returning capital to shareholders.””
“Moreover, our strong belief in the long-term value of our business and opportunity for growth across markets has reinforced our commitment in returning capital to shareholders, with half of our expec…”
““We also delivered on our commitment to maximizing shareholder value through our continued share repurchases and debt retirement in the quarter.”
““Looking ahead, we are working diligently toward the spin-off of our EDS business as Versigent, which will result in two optimally positioned, independent companies, with increased flexibility to pur…”
“Our team continues to work diligently on the separation of our Electrical Distribution Systems business, which remains on track, and we look forward to sharing more at our Investor Day on November 18…”
“This year also marks a major milestone in Aptiv’s evolution, as we execute on the separation of our Electrical Distribution Systems business, which will create two independent companies better positi…”