Aptiv PLC (APTV): Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Aptiv PLC (APTV) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Aptiv Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Strong Operating Performance and Significant Progress Diversifying Towards Non-Auto Markets SCHAFFHAUSEN - Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global industrial technology company, today reported financial results for the sec
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Why it matters
Traders can update models for profitability (revenue, adjusted EBITDA, operating income margins) and cash conversion (operating cash flow and free cash flow) based on the newly filed quarter and year-to-date figures. The spin-off completion and related cash dividend also affect capital-return expectations and how investors interpret continuing versus discontinued operations.
Market read
Fresh quarter and year-to-date numbers plus discontinued-ops classification and a large spin-off dividend create actionable inputs for earnings-quality and capital-return positioning.
What to watch
Tax expense jumped year over year (valuation allowances tied to OECD guidance), and commodity-cost headwinds are explicitly cited, both of which can affect future margins and cash conversion.
Aptiv Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Strong Operating Performance and Significant Progress Diversifying Towards Non-Auto Markets
Second-quarter revenue increased 2%, while adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 18.7% from 17.1% and adjusted net income per share rose to $1.63 from $1.31. Cash generation was materially lower than the prior-year period, with Free Cash Flow of $12 million versus $219 million.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueGAAP | $3.3 billion | – | increase of 2% |
| Adjusted revenue growthnon-GAAP | 2% | – | 2% |
| Net income from continuing operationsGAAP | $298 million | – | – |
| Net income margin from continuing operationsGAAP | 9.1% | – | – |
| Diluted earnings per share from continuing operationsGAAP | $1.40 per diluted share | – | – |
| Adjusted Net Incomenon-GAAP | $345 million | – | – |
| Adjusted net income per sharenon-GAAP | $1.63 per diluted share | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | $613 million | – | – |
| Adjusted EBITDA marginnon-GAAP | 18.7% | – | – |
| Adjusted Operating Incomenon-GAAP | $473 million | – | – |
| Adjusted Operating Income marginnon-GAAP | 14.4% | – | – |
| Depreciation and amortization expenseGAAP | $195 million | – | – |
| Interest expenseGAAP | $62 million | – | – |
| Tax expenseGAAP | $52 million | – | – |
| Net cash flow provided by operating activities from continuing operationsGAAP | $137 million | – | – |
| Free Cash Flownon-GAAP | $12 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date revenueGAAP | $6.3 billion | – | increase of 2% |
| Year-to-date adjusted revenue growthnon-GAAP | 1% | – | 1% |
| Year-to-date net income from continuing operationsGAAP | $427 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date net income margin from continuing operationsGAAP | 6.8% | – | – |
| Year-to-date diluted earnings per share from continuing operationsGAAP | $2.01 per diluted share | – | – |
| Year-to-date Adjusted Net Incomenon-GAAP | $545 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date adjusted net income per sharenon-GAAP | $2.56 per diluted share | – | – |
| Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | $1,106 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA marginnon-GAAP | 17.5% | – | – |
| Year-to-date Adjusted Operating Incomenon-GAAP | $829 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date Adjusted Operating Income marginnon-GAAP | 13.1% | – | – |
| Year-to-date depreciation and amortization expenseGAAP | $384 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date interest expenseGAAP | $146 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date tax expenseGAAP | $94 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date net cash flow provided by operating activities from continuing operationsGAAP | $82 million | – | – |
| Year-to-date Free Cash Flownon-GAAP | negative $196 million | – | – |
Q3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma) and Full Year 2026 outlook
- RevenueQ3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma): $3,120 - $3,220; Full Year 2026: $12,600 - $12,800 (in millions, except per share amounts)
- Tax rateU.S. GAAP effective tax rate: ~18%; Adjusted effective tax rate: ~18%
- NoteU.S. GAAP net income from continuing operations: Q3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma) $180 - $200; Full Year 2026 $860 - $900 (in millions, except per share amounts)
- NoteU.S. GAAP net income from continuing operations margin: Q3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma) 6.0%; Full Year 2026 6.9%
- NoteAdjusted EBITDA: Q3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma) $545 - $575; Full Year 2026 $2,310 - $2,370 (in millions, except per share amounts)
- NoteAdjusted EBITDA margin: Q3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma) 17.7%; Full Year 2026 18.4%
- NoteU.S. GAAP diluted net income per share from continuing operations: Q3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma) $0.86 - $0.96; Full Year 2026 $4.06 - $4.26
- NoteAdjusted net income per share: Q3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma) $1.25 - $1.35; Full Year 2026 $5.60 - $5.80
- NoteCash flow from continuing operations: Full Year 2026 $1,270 - $1,370 (in millions, except per share amounts)
- NoteFree cash flow: Full Year 2026 $625 - $725 (in millions, except per share amounts)
Capital returns
- The Company repurchased and retired 4.1 million shares for $250 million in the second quarter of 2026.
- Year-to-date share repurchases totaled $325 million.
- As of June 30, 2026, $1.8 billion remained available for future share repurchases under the Company’s existing authorization.
What drove it
- Second-quarter adjusted revenue growth reflected growth of 10% in North America and 6% in Asia Pacific, including growth of 5% in China, partially offset by declines of 8% in EMEA and 4% in South America.
- Year-to-date adjusted revenue growth reflected growth of 9% in North America and 1% in Asia Pacific, including a decline of 4% in China, partially offset by declines of 7% in EMEA and 3% in South America.
- Second-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin primarily reflected increased volumes and favorable impacts of foreign currency exchange, partially offset by increased commodity costs.
- The Company completed the spin-off of its former Electrical Distribution Systems segment into Versigent PLC on April 1, 2026. Electrical Distribution Systems is presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
- Kevin Clark cited double digit revenue growth in Non-Automotive revenues, progress in Robotics commercialization, and a major Drone market commercial win in early July.
Concerns
- EMEA revenue declined 8% in the second quarter and 7% year-to-date.
- South America revenue declined 4% in the second quarter and 3% year-to-date.
- China revenue increased 5% in the second quarter but declined 4% year-to-date.
- Free Cash Flow was $12 million in the second quarter versus $219 million in the prior-year period, and year-to-date Free Cash Flow was negative $196 million versus $264 million generated in the prior-year period.
- The Company stated that the macroeconomic landscape for Automotive remains dynamic and that customer mix has presented as an incremental headwind.
- Increased commodity costs partially offset the margin benefits from volume and foreign currency exchange.
What to watch
- Execution against Q3 2026 New Aptiv (Pro Forma) net sales guidance of $3,120 - $3,220 and Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $545 - $575.
- Delivery of full-year Free Cash Flow guidance of $625 - $725 after year-to-date Free Cash Flow of negative $196 million.
- Whether North America and Asia Pacific growth continues to offset reported declines in EMEA and South America.
- Progress in Non-Automotive, Robotics, and Drone market initiatives cited by management.
- The pace of debt reduction and share repurchases following the $1,847 million senior-notes redemption and $325 million of year-to-date repurchases.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- In April 2026, the Company redeemed $1,847 million of aggregate principal amount of certain senior notes principally utilizing proceeds from the cash distribution received from Versigent in connection with the spin-off.
- In connection with the spin-off, Aptiv received a dividend of approximately $1.9 billion from Versigent.
- Net cash flow provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $137 million in the second quarter, compared to $326 million in the prior year period.
- Free Cash Flow was $12 million in the second quarter, compared to $219 million generated in the prior year period.
- Year-to-date net cash flow provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $82 million, compared to $531 million in the prior year period.
- Year-to-date Free Cash Flow was negative $196 million, compared to $264 million generated in the prior year period.
Analysis
Aptiv reported second-quarter U.S. GAAP revenue of $3.3 billion, an increase of 2%, with adjusted revenue growth also 2%. Revenue growth was led by North America at 10% and Asia Pacific at 6%, including 5% growth in China. These gains were partly offset by declines of 8% in EMEA and 4% in South America. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, U.S. GAAP revenue was $6.3 billion, an increase of 2%, while adjusted revenue growth was 1%.
Profitability improved in the quarter. U.S. GAAP net income from continuing operations rose to $298 million from $265 million, net income margin rose to 9.1% from 8.3%, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rose to $1.40 from $1.21. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $613 million from $547 million and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 18.7% from 17.1%. Management attributed the margin result primarily to increased volumes and favorable foreign currency exchange, partly offset by increased commodity costs.
The year-to-date comparison includes a substantial prior-year tax expense. Year-to-date U.S. GAAP net income from continuing operations was $427 million versus $125 million, while tax expense was $94 million versus $342 million. The company stated that 2025 tax expense primarily reflected an increase to valuation allowances of approximately $300 million on deferred tax assets impacted by OECD Administrative Guidance issued in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted year-to-date performance was firmer but less pronounced, with Adjusted EBITDA of $1,106 million versus $1,059 million and adjusted net income per share of $2.56 versus $2.30.
Cash generation was the principal weaker reported item. Second-quarter operating cash flow from continuing operations was $137 million compared with $326 million, and Free Cash Flow was $12 million compared with $219 million. For the six-month period, operating cash flow from continuing operations was $82 million compared with $531 million and Free Cash Flow was negative $196 million compared with $264 million generated in the prior year period. The full-year outlook calls for cash flow from continuing operations of $1,270 - $1,370 and Free Cash Flow of $625 - $725.
The quarter was Aptiv's first as New Aptiv after the April 1, 2026 spin-off of Electrical Distribution Systems into Versigent PLC, with EDS classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Aptiv received a dividend of approximately $1.9 billion from Versigent and redeemed $1,847 million of senior notes in April. It also repurchased and retired 4.1 million shares for $250 million during the quarter, bringing year-to-date repurchases to $325 million. Management's outlook provides Q3 net sales of $3,120 - $3,220, Adjusted EBITDA of $545 - $575, and adjusted net income per share of $1.25 - $1.35, alongside full-year net sales of $12,600 - $12,800 and Adjusted EBITDA of $2,310 - $2,370.
Management, verbatim
We delivered solid results in the second quarter, our first as New Aptiv, with a reacceleration in revenue growth and margin expansion year-over-year.
Kevin Clark, chair and chief executive officer
While the macroeconomic landscape for Automotive remains dynamic and customer mix has presented as an incremental headwind, we remain committed to delivering continued revenue growth and strong operating performance this year.
Kevin Clark, chair and chief executive officer
Moreover, our strong belief in the long-term value of our business and opportunity for growth across markets has reinforced our commitment in returning capital to shareholders, with half of our expected cash flow for the year already having been allocated towards share repurchases, a level we see continuing for the next few years.
Kevin Clark, chair and chief executive officer
Not in the filing
stated, not guessed- Prior-year and prior-quarter revenue amounts were not reported on the revenue line.
- Prior-quarter comparisons for reported earnings, margin, cash flow, and operating metrics were not provided.
- Gross profit and gross margin were not reported.
- Segment revenue amounts were not reported.
- A segment-level revenue table was not provided.
- Ending cash balance was not reported.
- Ending debt balance was not reported.
- Dividend per share was not reported.
- Q3 cash flow from continuing operations and Free Cash Flow guidance were not reported.
- Q3 effective tax rate guidance was not separately reported from the guidance table.
- Prior-period outlook was not provided, so comparison of actual results with prior guidance is unavailable.
AlphaAI analysis generated from the company’s SEC earnings filing (Form 8-K Item 2.02, or Form 6-K for a foreign private issuer). Every figure was cross-checked against the filing text; consensus estimates, price targets and share-price reactions are not shown because they are not in the filing. AI-generated research, not investment advice.
Background
This is Aptiv PLC’s SEC Form 8-K (Item 2.02) with Exhibit 99.1 reporting Q2 2026 financial results and related disclosures, including the completion of the Electrical Distribution Systems segment spin-off.
Ticker impact
Aptiv reported Q2 2026 results in an 8-K, including revenue growth, margin expansion, and free cash flow deterioration versus the prior year.
Likely supportive for earnings/margin expectations, but cash-flow weakness and discontinued-ops classification may temper the reaction.
GAAP and adjusted profitability improved year over year (net income, adjusted EBITDA, operating income margins), but operating cash flow and free cash flow fell materially versus the prior year period. The spin-off completion and dividend also add capital-return context, though the excerpt does not include full balance-sheet or guidance details.
Market effects
Signals ongoing margin resilience in auto/industrial electronics supply chains, while highlighting cash-flow volatility tied to commodities and working capital.
North America and Asia Pacific growth contrasted with declines in EMEA and South America, implying uneven regional demand sensitivity.
Provides a datapoint for global industrial technology earnings quality and capital-return cadence post-restructuring.
Counterpoint
Despite higher adjusted EBITDA and operating income, the sharp drop in operating cash flow and negative free cash flow could indicate working-capital or timing issues that may persist.
Key entities
- companyAptiv PLC
Reported Q2 2026 results, margin expansion, and cash-flow deterioration, and completed the Electrical Distribution Systems spin-off.
