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PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Automotive seating manufacturer Adient (NYSE:ADNT), a $1.82 billion market cap company currently trading below its InvestingPro Fair Value, and safety systems supplier Autoliv announced Monday they have developed new safety solutions for deeply reclined "zero-gravity" seating positions in vehicles, with the technology now ready for mass production.
The collaborative system combines Adient’s Z-Guard seating concept with Autoliv’s safety technologies to address protection challenges that arise when occupants recline seats beyond traditional upright positions - a feature increasingly common in mid to high-end vehicles. With annual revenue of $14.41 billion, Adient has attracted positive attention from analysts, with three recently revising their earnings estimates upward.
The Z-Guard system incorporates an Active Cushion Collapse Mechanism that rapidly adjusts the seat frame during a crash to absorb energy and reduce spinal impact, along with an Adjustable Seat Belt Outlet that adapts to various passenger postures.
Autoliv has contributed several complementary technologies to the system, including an Integrated Seatbelt System, Dynamic Lumbar Retractor, Pelvic Cushion Airbag, and Head Side Airbag to protect critical body regions during collisions.
According to the press release, the Z-Guard concept can integrate with vehicle driver assistance systems and utilize predictive signals to reposition seats before a collision occurs. For vehicles without these capabilities, the system still provides protection through pretensioners and cushion mechanisms.
Adient is leading commercialization efforts, with the technology scheduled for production in a high-volume model from what the company described as "a major global OEM."
The development comes as vehicle interiors evolve to accommodate new use cases enabled by electrification and smart technologies, which have increased demand for more comfortable seating positions that can present safety challenges. Investors can access detailed analysis and 11 additional exclusive ProTips for Adient through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research reports, with the next earnings announcement scheduled for November 5, 2025.
In other recent news, Adient reported its third-quarter earnings for 2025, with revenue reaching $3.74 billion, exceeding the forecasted $3.64 billion. However, the company’s earnings per share (EPS) did not meet expectations, recording $0.45 compared to the anticipated $0.48. Despite this EPS miss, the revenue beat has contributed to investor optimism. In terms of analyst activity, Freedom Capital Markets initiated coverage on Adient with a Buy rating and a $33.00 price target, projecting accelerated revenue growth post-2026, particularly in the Chinese market. Wells Fargo upgraded Adient to Overweight, raising its price target to $31.00, citing a favorable 2026 outlook with improved light vehicle production. Additionally, Stifel initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $27.00 price target, focusing on anticipated margin expansion as a key factor. These developments highlight a positive sentiment among analysts regarding Adient’s future performance.
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