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Aptiv plc: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 7 lowered, 6 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 2% to $3.3 billion: Revenue was $3.3 billion, up 2% on the prior year period; adjusted for currency and commodity movements, growth was also 2%. Year-to-date revenue was $6.3 billion, up 2%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 18.7%: Adjusted EBITDA was $613 million against $547 million. The margin gain reflected volumes and currency, partly offset by commodity costs. Source
  • Engineered Components EBITDA up 17%: Engineered Components net sales were $1,800 million, up 5%. Segment adjusted EBITDA was $403 million, against $343 million a year earlier. Source
  • Q2 free cash flow was $12 million: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $137 million, against $326 million. Capital expenditures were $125 million in the quarter. Source
  • Half of year's cash flow to buybacks: Management said half of expected full-year cash flow is already allocated to share repurchases, a level it expects to continue for a few years. Source
  • Versigent spin-off completed April 1: The Electrical Distribution Systems segment became Versigent PLC, an independent company, and is shown as discontinued operations for all periods. Source
  • Full-year net sales range lowered: Full-year net sales are now $12,600 - $12,800 million, from $12,800 - $13,200 million. Adjusted EBITDA is $2,310 - $2,370 million, from $2,360 - $2,480 million. Source

“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

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceQ3 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$3,120 - $3,220New
Net sales SourceFull year 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$12,600 - $12,800Lowered from $12,800 - $13,200
U.S. GAAP net income from continuing operations SourceQ3 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$180 - $200New
U.S. GAAP net income from continuing operations SourceFull year 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$860 - $900
Adjusted EBITDA SourceQ3 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$545 - $575New
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$2,310 - $2,370Lowered from $2,360 - $2,480
Adjusted EBITDA margin SourceQ3 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)17.7%New
Adjusted EBITDA margin SourceFull year 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)18.4%Lowered from 18.6%
U.S. GAAP diluted net income per share from continuing operations SourceQ3 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$0.86 - $0.96New
U.S. GAAP diluted net income per share from continuing operations SourceFull year 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$4.06 - $4.26
Adjusted net income per share SourceQ3 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$1.25 - $1.35New
Adjusted net income per share SourceFull year 2026 (New Aptiv pro forma)$5.60 - $5.80Lowered from $5.70 - $6.10
Cash flow from continuing operations SourceFull year 2026$1,270 - $1,370Lowered from $1,315 - $1,515
Free cash flow SourceFull year 2026$625 - $725Lowered from $650 - $850
U.S. GAAP and adjusted effective tax rate SourceFull year 2026~18%Lowered from ~18.5%

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2026 ranges for net sales, Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS, cash flow from continuing operations and free cash flow are below the prior ranges. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance given for the first time, on the New Aptiv pro forma basis. Source
  • Ended: Electrical Distribution Systems segment is no longer part of continuing operations after the spin-off into Versigent PLC. Source
  • New: Drone market commercial win secured in early July; robotics presence moved from partnerships to commercial stage. Source

Second quarter results

  • Revenue rose 2% to $3.3 billion: Revenue was $3.3 billion, up 2% on the prior year period; adjusted for currency and commodity movements, growth was also 2%. Year-to-date revenue was $6.3 billion, up 2%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 18.7%: Adjusted EBITDA was $613 million against $547 million. The margin gain reflected volumes and currency, partly offset by commodity costs. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose to $1.63: GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.40, against $1.21. Adjusted net income was $345 million, against $285 million. Source
  • Adjusted operating margin rose to 14.4%: Adjusted operating income was $473 million against $410 million. GAAP operating income was $367 million against $325 million. Source
  • Year-to-date adjusted EPS of $2.56: Year-to-date Adjusted Net Income was $545 million, against $517 million. Year-to-date GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.01, against $0.55. Source

Segment results

  • Engineered Components EBITDA up 17%: Engineered Components net sales were $1,800 million, up 5%. Segment adjusted EBITDA was $403 million, against $343 million a year earlier. Source
  • Intelligent Systems sales flat: Intelligent Systems net sales were $1,501 million, against $1,507 million. Segment adjusted EBITDA was $210 million, against $204 million, up 3%. Source
  • Intelligent Systems EBITDA down year-to-date: Year-to-date Intelligent Systems adjusted EBITDA was $377 million, against $389 million, down 3%, while Engineered Components rose 9%. Source

“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

Regional demand

  • North America up 10% in quarter: North America grew 10% in the quarter and 9% year-to-date. Asia Pacific grew 6%, and China grew 5% within that. Source
  • EMEA and South America declined: EMEA sales fell 8% in the quarter and 7% year-to-date. South America fell 4% in the quarter and 3% year-to-date; management called it the smallest region. Source
  • China down year-to-date: Year-to-date, China sales declined 4%, while Asia Pacific grew 1% and North America grew 9%. Source

Non-automotive and new markets

  • Non-automotive revenue grew double digits: Management said Non-Automotive revenues grew at a double-digit rate in the quarter, as part of its strategic initiatives. Source
  • Robotics moved to commercial stage: Management said its presence in the Robotics market advanced from partnerships to commercial stage. Source
  • Major drone commercial win in July: The company secured a major drone market commercial win in early July, after the quarter ended on June 30. Source

“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

Costs, interest and tax

  • Interest expense fell by $30 million: Interest expense was $62 million against $92 million. Year-to-date interest expense was $146 million, against $185 million. Source
  • Tax expense rose to $52 million: Quarterly tax expense was $52 million against $16 million. Year-to-date tax expense was $94 million, against $342 million, which the prior year reflected a valuation allowance increase of about $300 million. Source
  • Separation costs rose to $18 million: Separation costs were $18 million against $1 million, and other acquisition and portfolio project costs were $8 million against $5 million. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization edged up: Depreciation and amortization was $195 million against $190 million in the prior year period. Source

Cash flow and debt

  • Q2 free cash flow was $12 million: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $137 million, against $326 million. Capital expenditures were $125 million in the quarter. Source
  • Year-to-date free cash flow negative: Year-to-date free cash flow was negative $196 million, against $264 million generated a year earlier. Year-to-date operating cash flow was $82 million. Source
  • Versigent proceeds used to redeem notes: Aptiv redeemed $1,847 million of senior notes in April, mainly with the dividend it received from Versigent in connection with the spin-off. Source

Capital returns and share repurchases

  • Q2 buybacks of 4.1 million shares: The company repurchased and retired 4.1 million shares for $250 million in the second quarter; year-to-date repurchases total $325 million. Source
  • $1.8 billion of authorization remains: At June 30, 2026, $1.8 billion remained for future share repurchases under the existing authorization. Source
  • Half of year's cash flow to buybacks: Management said half of expected full-year cash flow is already allocated to share repurchases, a level it expects to continue for a few years. Source

Spin-off and reporting basis

  • Versigent spin-off completed April 1: The Electrical Distribution Systems segment became Versigent PLC, an independent company, and is shown as discontinued operations for all periods. Source
  • Reporting now excludes the EDS business: Results through April 1 are presented as discontinued operations, and guidance reflects New Aptiv without the EDS business. Source
  • Discontinued operations reduced EPS: Discontinued operations reduced diluted EPS by $0.23 in the quarter, against a $0.59 gain a year earlier. Source

Full-year guidance changes

  • Full-year net sales range lowered: Full-year net sales are now $12,600 - $12,800 million, from $12,800 - $13,200 million. Adjusted EBITDA is $2,310 - $2,370 million, from $2,360 - $2,480 million. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EPS and cash flow lowered: Full-year adjusted EPS is $5.60 - $5.80, from $5.70 - $6.10. Cash flow from continuing operations is $1,270 - $1,370 million, and free cash flow $625 - $725 million. Source
  • Third-quarter guidance provided: Q3 2026 guidance: net sales $3,120 - $3,220 million, Adjusted EBITDA $545 - $575 million, and adjusted EPS $1.25 - $1.35, on the New Aptiv pro forma basis. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management described the Automotive macroeconomic landscape as dynamic and cited customer mix as an incremental headwind. Source
  • External: Commodity costs increased and partly offset the margin gains from volumes and currency in the quarter. Source
  • Regulatory: The company no longer expects significant benefit from a 2023 Swiss subsidiary tax incentive, following Pillar Two guidance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the previously disclosed spin-off was completed on April 1, 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it remains committed to continued revenue growth and operating performance this year. Source
  • Not stated: Management described the second quarter as the first as New Aptiv, with revenue growth reaccelerating and margin up year over year. Source

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Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.