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Autoliv (ALV) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 23, 2026
Autoliv (ALV) reported revenue of $2.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.5% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.4%, net earnings $155M (5.8% of revenue).
Autoliv, Q3 2026: revenue $2.7B (-0.5% year over year), operating margin 9.4%, net earnings $155M, operating cash flow $239M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.7B | -4% | -0.5% |
| Gross profit | $496M | -3% | -5% |
| Operating profit | $254M | +32% | -5% |
| Net earnings | $155M | +53% | -11% |
| Operating cash flow | $239M | -45% | -7% |
| Free cash flow | $124M | -64% | -18% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.7B in Q3 2026, roughly flat year over year and down 4% from the previous quarter. Airbags Steering Wheels and Other was the largest line at 69% of revenue. Seatbelt Products lost $0.03B year over year (down 3%), 231% of the total change.
Gross margin was 18.4%, down 0.9 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.25B, a 9.4% margin (down 0.4 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 5% while revenue was flat. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+400%). Net earnings were $0.15B, down 11% year over year. The effective tax rate was 32.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.24B (down 7% year over year), 154% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.11B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items used $0.02B. Capital expenditures of $0.12B left free cash flow of $0.12B.
Questions
What was Autoliv's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Autoliv (ALV) reported revenue of $2.7B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), -0.5% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before.
Was Autoliv profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $254M (9.4% of revenue) and net earnings $155M.
Source: Autoliv 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.