Aptiv PLC (APTV) Advances Growth Strategy with EDS Spin-Off and Strong Earnings

Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) is one of the best manufacturing stocks to invest in now. On February 2, Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) Chief Executive Officer Kevin Clark announced plans to spin off the EDS business as Versigent, resulting in two optimally positioned independent companies.

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The divestment comes on the heels of Aptiv PLC delivering record revenue, operating income, and earnings per share, backed by a robust product portfolio. For the three months ended December 31, it delivered a 5% increase in revenue to $5.2 billion as full-year revenue increased 3% to $20.4 billion.

Adjusted net income in the fourth quarter came in at $402 million or $1.86 a share, compared to $411 million or $1.75 a share delivered the same quarter the prior year. Full-year adjusted net income totaled $1.73 billion or $7.82 a share, an improvement from $1.61 billion or $6.26 a share in the prior year. For the first quarter of 2026, Aptiv PLC expects net income of between $130 million and $170 million on net sales of between $4.95 billion and $5.15 billion.

Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) is a global technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures software, hardware, and advanced electrical components for the automotive industry, focusing on making vehicles safer, greener, and more connected.

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