Aptiv Q3 EPS Beats by $0.36 on 7.4% Revenue Growth, Raises FY25 Guide
Aptiv reported Q3 EPS of $2.17, exceeding the $1.81 consensus by $0.36, with revenue of $5.21 billion beating estimates by $160 million and rising 7.4% year-over-year. The company set FY25 EPS guidance at $7.55-$7.85 and Q4 guidance at $1.60-$1.90.
1. Analysts See 26.6% Upside Potential
Wall Street research firms have set an average one-year price target implying roughly a 26.6% increase for Aptiv’s shares. This figure is based on 25 analyst estimates compiled over the past 12 months. The upward revision in earnings per share forecasts—driven by stronger-than-expected orders for high-voltage electrification components and advanced driver-assistance systems—underpins the bullish outlook. Of the contributing firms, 14 maintain a buy stance and four rate the stock as a strong buy, while seven recommend holding.
2. Consensus "Moderate Buy" Rating from 25 Firms
MarketBeat data show that 14 analysts currently issue a buy recommendation on Aptiv, four assign strong buy ratings, and seven advise hold. Recent upgrades include Evercore ISI raising its rating to outperform and lifting its target by 5.3%, and Zacks Research moving to strong-buy on December 9. Conversely, Weiss Ratings retains a hold (C-) grade. The average target from these reports stands at $96.63, reflecting confidence in Aptiv’s product mix pivot toward software-defined vehicle architectures and edge computing solutions demonstrated at CES 2026.
3. Q3 Earnings and Institutional Activity
In the latest quarter, Aptiv delivered revenue of $5.21 billion, up 7.4% year-over-year, and reported earnings per share of $2.17, beating consensus by $0.36. The company’s net margin reached 1.46%, and return on equity was 18.51%. Guidance for fiscal 2025 EPS ranges between 7.55 and 7.85, with Q4 projected at 1.60 to 1.90. On the institutional front, hedge funds now own 94.2% of the float: Hudson Bay Capital increased its holding by 12.1%, Swiss Life Asset Management grew its stake by 90.7%, and Generali Asset Management reduced exposure by 19.8% during the third quarter.