Aptiv PLC’s shares dropped to a 52-week low of $46.13 on Tuesday, extending a year-to-date decline of 27% as analysts downgraded ratings and reduced price targets following weaker guidance and sector challenges.
The automotive technology company’s stock last traded at $46.15, near the intraday low, after sliding 2.31% in early trading. The decline follows a 42.14% drop over the past 12 months, with the shares previously peaking at $88.93.
Analysts cited reduced 2026 EBITDA guidance, including a roughly 3% cut for the full year and a sharper 7% reduction projected for the second half of 2026. Deutsche Bank lowered its price target to $56 from $80 and downgraded the stock to Hold, while Morgan Stanley reduced its target to $55 and shifted its rating to Equalweight. UBS trimmed its target to $62, and Argus maintained a Buy rating but cut its target to $64.
Aptiv reported adjusted earnings of $1.63 per share in the second quarter, exceeding Wall Street’s $1.42 estimate, and revenue of $3.3 billion, in line with forecasts. Despite the earnings beat, shares have faced pressure amid broader sector headwinds, including investor concerns over growth, challenges in the auto business, and a weaker outlook in China.
InvestingPro data shows 15 analysts have revised earnings estimates downward for the coming period, reflecting growing caution about the company’s near-term prospects.
