Aptiv PLC (APTV) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing

Company Performance - Aptiv PLC (APTV) closed at $53.31, reflecting a +1.97% increase compared to the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.67% [1] - Over the past month, Aptiv's shares have decreased by 18.93%, which is worse than the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector's loss of 6.08% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.57% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report for Aptiv is scheduled for May 1, 2025, with an expected EPS of$ 1.53, representing a 31.9% increase from the same quarter last year [2] - The consensus estimate projects revenue of $4.77 billion, indicating a 2.58% decline from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of$ 7.26 per share and revenue of $19.71 billion, showing changes of +15.97% and 0% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Aptiv PLC should be monitored, as positive estimate revisions are seen as a good sign for the company's business outlook [4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which includes estimate changes, currently ranks Aptiv PLC at 3 (Hold), with a 0.8% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] - Historically, 1 ranked stocks in the Zacks Rank system have delivered an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6] Valuation Metrics - Aptiv PLC has a Forward P/E ratio of 7.2, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 9.52 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.47, compared to the Automotive - Original Equipment industry's average PEG ratio of 0.81 [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Original Equipment industry, part of the Auto-Tires-Trucks sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 164, placing it in the bottom 34% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]