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Autoliv (ALV) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 17, 2026
Autoliv (ALV) reported revenue of $2.8B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 6.8%, net earnings $101M (3.6% of revenue).
Autoliv, Q2 2026: revenue $2.8B (+3% year over year), operating margin 6.8%, net earnings $101M, operating cash flow $435M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.8B | +2% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $509M | -3% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $192M | -19% | -22% |
| Net earnings | $101M | -29% | -40% |
| Operating cash flow | $435M | — | +56% |
| Free cash flow | $340M | — | +109% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.8B in Q2 2026, up 3% year over year and up 2% from the previous quarter. Airbags Steering Wheels and Other was the largest line at 68% of revenue. Airbags Steering Wheels and Other added $0.09B year over year (up 5%), 106% of the total change. Seatbelt Products declined 1%.
Gross margin was 18.2%, down 0.3 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.19B, a 6.8% margin (down 2.3 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.06B even though revenue rose $0.09B versus Q2 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 25% against revenue growth of 3%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+2750%). Net earnings were $0.10B, down 40% year over year. The effective tax rate was 34.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.43B (up 56% year over year), 431% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.12B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.22B. Capital expenditures of $0.10B left free cash flow of $0.34B.
Questions
What was Autoliv's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Autoliv (ALV) reported revenue of $2.8B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +2% from the quarter before.
Was Autoliv profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $192M (6.8% of revenue) and net earnings $101M.
Source: Autoliv 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.