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Historical analyst accuracy
For Aptiv, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 28% were profitable, average return +3% (226 calls). At 3 months: -1% average return (34% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 29 | 38% | +8% |
| Barclays | 22 | 14% | -18% |
| RBC Capital | 17 | 24% | -7% |
| Wells Fargo | 16 | 50% | +3% |
| Oppenheimer | 15 | 20% | -8% |
Valuation
Is Aptiv overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Aptiv right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Aptiv's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Aptiv | Sector median (Consumer Discretionary) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 44.0 | 19.3 |
| Forward P/E | 6.9 | 15.3 |
| Net margin | 1% | 9% |
👉 Aptiv trades above its sector median (44.0 vs 19.3) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
Frequently asked questions
Is Aptiv a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Aptiv (APTV) is "Buy" (40 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 28% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Aptiv's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $68.00 (+53% vs $44.43), ranging from $55.00 to $77.00 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Aptiv?
Over 1 year, 28% of analyst targets on Aptiv were profitable, for an average return of +3% (across 226 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Aptiv stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $68.00 within 12 months, i.e. +53% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $77.00, the most cautious $55.00.
What is the Aptiv stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $68.00, +53%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (28%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Aptiv overvalued?
Its P/E is 44.0, forward P/E 6.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.