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Revenue: $4.8 billion, down 1% year-over-year.
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Operating Income: $572 million, an increase of over 5%.
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Earnings Per Share (EPS): $1.69, a first quarter record.
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Operating Cash Flow: $273 million.
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Share Repurchase Program: Completed $3 billion program, reducing share count by 18%.
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Bookings: Nearly $5 billion in the first quarter.
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Advanced Safety and User Experience Revenue: Flat, with active safety revenues up 9%.
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Engineered Components Group Revenue: Increased 1%, with China revenues up 24%.
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Electrical Distribution Systems Revenue: Declined 3%.
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Adjusted EBITDA: $758 million.
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Operating Income Margin: Expanded 80 basis points year-over-year.
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Capital Expenditures: $197 million in the quarter.
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Second Quarter Revenue Guidance: $4.92 billion to $5.12 billion.
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Second Quarter Operating Income Guidance: $575 million at the midpoint.
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Second Quarter EPS Guidance: $1.80 at the midpoint.
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Debt Reduction: Paid down approximately $700 million of debt since the start of the year.
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Liquidity: Over $3.4 billion with net leverage at 2.2 times.
Release Date: May 01, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) exceeded its first-quarter guidance due to higher vehicle production volumes, particularly in China, and strong growth in non-automotive markets.
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Operating income reached a record $572 million, reflecting a 5% increase due to strong operating execution and cost reduction initiatives.
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The company completed a $3 billion accelerated share repurchase program, reducing its share count by 18% and enhancing shareholder value.
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Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) secured nearly $5 billion in new business awards, with significant traction in China, including $1.4 billion in bookings with local OEMs.
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The company announced strategic partnerships with ServiceNow and Capgemini to expand its cloud solutions, enhancing its footprint in the enterprise sector.
Negative Points
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Revenue declined by 1% to $4.8 billion due to lower vehicle production in North America and Europe, and negative customer mix.
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The company faces uncertainty due to rapid changes in global trade policies, impacting demand in the automotive market.
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Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) is experiencing delays in customer program awards due to trade policy and regulatory changes.
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The Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) segment saw a 3% revenue decline, primarily due to lower light vehicle production.
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The company is cautious about the second half of the year due to uncertain vehicle production volumes and consumer demand.