13 Best Car Stocks to Buy in 2025

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5. Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 52

Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) designs, manufactures, and sells automotive components in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, South America, and across the globe. The company provides electrical, electronic, and safety technology solutions to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. It has two business segments: Signal and Power Solutions and Advanced Safety and User Experience.

Looking at financial performance, Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) announced $19.7 billion in revenue for 2024, with $4.9 billion attained in Q4. Strong earnings growth and record operating cash flow were the outcomes of cost management and superb execution, with an operating margin expansion of 140 basis points annually. The business’ overall financial performance showed strength and growth.

Following Q1 earnings beat, RBC Capital increased its price objective for Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) from $60 to $77 and maintained its Outperform rating on the shares. In a research note, the analyst informs investors that the quarter saw improved operating performance and a stronger market as indicated by auto production, which was also combined with Q2 looking in line with initial projections. Regarding tariffs in particular, the company notes that the risk mostly lies in market volume, and the firm is not significantly impacted by direct taxes.

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