Autoliv narrows 2026 adjusted operating margin outlook to around 10.5%
ALV•Autoliv narrowed its 2026 adjusted operating margin outlook to around 10.5% from approximately 10.5%-11%. It maintained organic sales growth guidance at around 0% and operating cash flow guidance at around $1.2 billion, while lowering its capital spending forecast to near 4% of sales.
1. Updated 2026 outlook
Autoliv narrowed its 2026 adjusted operating margin forecast to around 10.5%, from approximately 10.5%-11%. It kept organic sales growth guidance at around 0%, assuming global light vehicle production falls around 2%, compared with 2.5% previously, and maintained operating cash flow guidance at around $1.2 billion. Capital spending is now forecast near 4% of sales, versus below 5% previously.
2. Costs and fourth quarter
Expected gross raw material headwinds increased by $10 million to approximately $120 million, with additional pressure from logistics costs and flooding in Thailand. Autoliv expects fourth-quarter margins to improve sequentially and year over year, supported by customer compensation, higher sales and operational efficiencies.
