Autoliv Reduces Outstanding Shares and Announces Quarterly Results
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Key Takeaways
- Autoliv reduced outstanding common shares to 75.7 million as of June 30, 2026, of which 73.2 million are in circulation
- Kevin Fox is stepping down as President Autoliv Americas for personal reasons
- Wells Fargo raised the price target for Autoliv on June 25, 2026, from $116 to $122 USD with unchanged Equal-Weight rating
- Publication of Q2 2026 results is scheduled for July 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CET
Autoliv has retired repurchased shares as of June 30, 2026, and reduced the total number of outstanding common shares to 75,654,373. Of these, 73,236,410 shares are in circulation, as the world's leading manufacturer of automotive safety systems reported on June 30, 2026.
The Swedish-American corporation, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and the Stockholm Stock Exchange (SSE: ALIVsdb), is continuing its capital return to shareholders. The retirement of shares following repurchases reduces the number of outstanding shares and can increase earnings per share without any change to core business operations.
Leadership Change in Americas Division
In parallel, Autoliv announced on June 26, 2026, that Kevin Fox is stepping down as President Autoliv Americas for personal reasons. Fox will remain with the company initially to ensure an orderly transition. The Americas region is one of Autoliv's key markets, as the company supplies airbags, safety belts, and steering wheels to nearly all major automakers.
Wells Fargo Raises Price Target
Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan raised the price target for Autoliv shares on June 25, 2026, from $116 to $122 USD. The rating remains unchanged at Equal-Weight (neutral investment rating). The new price target is approximately 5 percent above the previous target and signals a moderately positive assessment of the company's mid-term business development.
Quarterly Results Expected Mid-July
Autoliv will publish its financial report for the second quarter of 2026 on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central European Time. The company sent out the invitation to the conference call on June 24, 2026. Investors and analysts expect information on the order situation and the impact of recent developments in the global automotive industry on the supplier's business.
Autoliv is the world's largest provider of passive safety systems with a market share of approximately 39 percent. The company employs more than 60,000 employees in 27 countries and supplies all major automakers. The corporation benefits from increasing safety requirements in vehicles but faces margin pressure from intense competition and volatile raw material prices.