Autoliv, Inc. reported record-breaking financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, achieving new highs in operating profit, operating margin, and diluted EPS. Net sales for Q4 2024 were $2,616 million, a 4.9% decrease year-over-year, with a 3.3% organic sales decline, yet adjusted operating margin rose to 13.4%, a 1.2 percentage point improvement.
For the full year 2024, Autoliv's net sales amounted to $10,390 million, a 0.8% decrease from 2023, but the company delivered a record high operating cash flow of $1,059 million, an increase of 7.8%. The adjusted operating margin for the full year improved to 9.7%, reflecting successful cost control and agreements on excess inflation compensation with major customers.
Looking ahead, Autoliv provided its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting organic sales growth of around 2% and an adjusted operating margin in the range of 10-10.5%. The company anticipates operating cash flow to be around $1.2 billion, despite expecting a challenging year for the automotive industry with slight Light Vehicle Production (LVP) declines and continued geopolitical risks.
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