Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) reported a 4% increase in net sales to $2.7 billion in Q2, with a 14% rise in adjusted operating income and an 80 basis point improvement in adjusted operating margin to 9.3%. The company raised its quarterly dividend and reaffirmed its stock repurchase plans. Despite tariff challenges, Autoliv’s strategic measures and strong financial performance have mitigated the impact, with 80% of tariff costs recovered in Q2. The company’s cost discipline drove margin expansion, operational leverage, and increased efficiency gains. Autoliv’s market leadership in China and India, along with new product launches, support its growth trajectory. Management’s guidance for 2025 includes organic sales growth of around 3% and an adjusted operating margin of 10-10.5%.

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