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Aptiv PLC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Aptiv faced weaker automotive production schedules in China during the second quarter. Customer delays and postponed program launches contributed to a softer near-term demand environment. The company nevertheless reported robust bookings and expects a stronger fourth quarter after a soft third quarter. Non-automotive growth provided an offset to weakness in the core automotive market.

Key facts

• Management cited weaker automotive production schedules in China and delayed program launches as reasons for lowering the full-year outlook and expecting a soft Q3. source
• Marketscreener reported the full-year sales forecast was lowered due to weak China demand and customer delays. source
• BigGo Finance reported the stock closed at $47.72, down 16.62% on that day. source
• Aptiv shares fell about 4% after the Q2 earnings release due to disappointing guidance for Q3 and full fiscal year 2026. source