J.P. Morgan keeps Hold rating for Aptiv stock at USD 56.00
Published on 10/05/2026 at 14:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Aptiv (ISIN JE00BTDN8H13) was trading at EUR 38.80 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 2:38 p.m. CEST, unchanged versus the prior close of EUR 38.80. J.P. Morgan kept its Hold rating and a USD 56.00 price target for Aptiv in a report dated October 3, 2026, according to Markets Insider.
J.P. Morgan holds at USD 56.00
The unchanged rating follows a second-quarter performance with mixed signals. Aptiv reported adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.63 against a USD 1.42 consensus estimate, while revenue reached USD 3.27 billion and fell short of the USD 3.32 billion consensus, according to Zacks in its September 5, 2026 analysis.
The comparison matters because adjusted earnings rose 24.40 percent from the year-ago quarter, while revenue increased 2.30 percent. The earnings beat therefore came alongside a smaller revenue gap, a combination that helps explain why J.P. Morgan retained a cautious Hold stance rather than raising its target.
China weakness limits the outlook
Aptiv's 2026 revenue outlook stands at USD 12.60 billion to USD 12.80 billion, below the previous USD 12.80 billion to USD 13.20 billion range. Adjusted earnings guidance is USD 5.60 to USD 5.80 per share, compared with the earlier USD 5.70 to USD 6.10 range, as Zacks reported.
The operating mix offers a counterweight. Engineered Components revenue increased 4.80 percent year over year to USD 1.80 billion, while its adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 22.40 percent from 21.40 percent in the second quarter of 2026. Intelligent Systems revenue was USD 1.50 billion versus USD 1.51 billion a year earlier, showing why diversification beyond automotive demand remains important.
Next results arrive October 29
Aptiv is scheduled to publish third-quarter 2026 results on October 29, 2026, with consensus calling for USD 1.33 in earnings per share and USD 3.18 billion in revenue, according to MarketBeat. The report will test whether the lower full-year outlook reflects temporary regional pressure or a broader slowdown in vehicle-related demand.
At Lang & Schwarz, Aptiv was trading at EUR 38.80 on October 5, 2026 at 2:38 p.m. CEST, plus 0.00 percent versus the EUR 38.80 prior close of October 2, 2026. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Aptiv stock.
Aptiv stock at a glance
- Company: Aptiv plc
- ISIN: JE00BTDN8H13
- Ticker: APTV
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 5, 2026, 2:38 p.m. CEST: EUR 38.80
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.00 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz October 2, 2026: EUR 38.80
- Market capitalization: USD 9.2 billion as of October 2, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 42.56-88.93 as of October 2, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Auto Parts
- Next earnings date: October 29, 2026
