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Magnus Jarlegren, President of Autoliv Europe, executed a stock sale involving 1,289 shares of Autoliv Inc. (NYSE:ALV) on February 25, 2025. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $98.8317, amounting to a total transaction value of $127,394. According to InvestingPro, the stock currently trades at $98.08, with analysts setting price targets ranging from $95 to $140. The company maintains a "GOOD" Financial Health score and has consistently paid dividends for 29 consecutive years. The sale was conducted under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which Jarlegren adopted on November 20, 2024, to cover taxes related to recent stock vestings. Following this transaction, Jarlegren holds 6,142 shares of the company. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued, with 8 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers through their comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Autoliv Inc. reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. The company achieved adjusted earnings per share of $3.05, surpassing analyst expectations of $2.88, but its revenue of $2.62 billion fell short of the projected $2.7 billion. This revenue decline represents a 4.9% decrease compared to the same quarter last year, attributed to regional and customer mix issues. HSBC downgraded Autoliv’s stock from Buy to Hold, citing revenue challenges in China and a revised price target of $100. Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities also adjusted its price target to $112 while maintaining an Outperform rating, noting the company’s mixed fourth-quarter results. JPMorgan revised its price target to $109, maintaining a Neutral rating due to lower-than-expected sales despite higher margins. Autoliv’s guidance for 2025 includes flat year-over-year revenue with a 2% organic growth, offset by foreign exchange headwinds. The company anticipates an operating margin of 10-10.5% for 2025 and expects improvements in the Chinese market, driven by domestic OEM exposure.
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