The Goldman Sachs Group Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Aptiv (NYSE:APTV) Stock Price

Aptiv (NYSE:APTV) had its price target reduced by investment analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group from $82.00 to $71.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the auto parts company’s stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 50.28% from the company’s current price.

APTV has been the subject of several other research reports. Robert W. Baird set a $59.00 price objective on shares of Aptiv in a research report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley cut Aptiv from an “overweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and decreased their price objective for the stock from $71.00 to $55.00 in a research note on Wednesday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered shares of Aptiv from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $56.00 price target for the company. in a report on Wednesday. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Aptiv in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Aptiv from $77.00 to $66.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Nineteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $78.07.

Aptiv Stock Down 1.0%

APTV traded down $0.48 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $47.24. 5,227,828 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,007,977. The company has a market cap of $10.00 billion, a PE ratio of 27.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.46. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 2.11 and a quick ratio of 1.57. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $61.90 and its 200-day simple moving average is $66.29. Aptiv has a one year low of $46.42 and a one year high of $88.93.

Aptiv (NYSE:APTV) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The auto parts company reported $1.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.42 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $3.27 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.31 billion. Aptiv had a net margin of 1.77% and a return on equity of 17.83%. The business’s revenue was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.12 EPS. Aptiv has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.600-5.800 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.250-1.350 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Aptiv will post 5.93 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Aptiv news, EVP Katherine H. Ramundo sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $78.30, for a total value of $156,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 163,752 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,821,781.60. This trade represents a 1.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.06% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aptiv

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in APTV. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its position in Aptiv by 240.0% in the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 357 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 252 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Aptiv by 452.3% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 486 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 398 shares in the last quarter. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in Aptiv in the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. DV Equities LLC purchased a new stake in Aptiv during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Eastern Bank grew its holdings in Aptiv by 702.9% during the 2nd quarter. Eastern Bank now owns 546 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 478 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.21% of the company’s stock.

Key Aptiv News

Here are the key news stories impacting Aptiv this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Aptiv reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.63, exceeding the $1.42 analyst consensus. Revenue increased 2.3% year over year to $3.27 billion, while adjusted EBITDA rose to $613 million from $547 million. The company also highlighted new commercial awards and plans to pursue approximately $300 million in 2026 revenue from robotics and drones. Aptiv PLC Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Management completed the Electrical Distribution Systems spin-off and received a $1.9 billion dividend from Versigent. Aptiv also repurchased 4.1 million shares for $250 million during the quarter, with $1.8 billion remaining under its buyback authorization. Aptiv Q2 Revenue Rises 2 Percent
• Negative Sentiment: Aptiv cut its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $12.6 billion-$12.8 billion from $12.8 billion-$13.2 billion and adjusted EPS guidance to $5.60-$5.80 from $5.70-$6.10. Third-quarter guidance of $1.25-$1.35 in EPS and $3.1 billion-$3.2 billion in revenue is also below consensus estimates. Management cited customer-mix headwinds, particularly in China, as a drag on second-half growth. Aptiv 2026 Revenue Outlook and China Weakness
• Negative Sentiment: Free cash flow was only $12 million in the quarter and negative $196 million year to date, adding to concerns about cash generation. Two analysts also became less bullish: Deutsche Bank downgraded Aptiv to “hold” with a $56 target, while Fox Advisors moved from “overweight” to “equal weight.” Analyst Rating Changes
• Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada lowered its price target to $78 from $90, and Wells Fargo reduced its target to $66 from $77. Both firms retained bullish ratings, but the target cuts reflect increased near-term risks. Aptiv Price Target Changes

Aptiv Company Profile

Aptiv plc is a global automotive technology company that develops safer, greener and more connected solutions for the mobility industry. The company designs and supplies advanced electrical architectures, electronic systems and software that enable vehicle connectivity, active safety, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving capabilities. Aptiv’s customers include major automakers and mobility service providers seeking to integrate higher levels of automation, electrification and software-defined features into production vehicles and mobility platforms.

Product and service offerings span vehicle electrical systems and wiring, connectors and harnesses, high-voltage electrification components, power electronics and charging solutions, sensors and compute platforms that support ADAS and autonomous functions, and the software and services required to integrate and manage these systems.