Visteon (VC)


Market Price (8/23/2026): $105.955 | Market Cap: $2.8 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

Visteon (VC)


Market Price (8/23/2026): $105.955
Market Cap: $2.8 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.6%, FCF Yield is 5.7%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Autonomous Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Autonomous Driving Technology, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -28%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -95%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.1%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.9%

Key risks
VC key risks include [1] intense competition from emerging suppliers in the China cockpit electronics market and [2] market share loss by its global OEM customers in China.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.6%, FCF Yield is 5.7%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Autonomous Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Autonomous Driving Technology, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -28%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -95%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.1%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.2%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -0.9%
6 Key risks
VC key risks include [1] intense competition from emerging suppliers in the China cockpit electronics market and [2] market share loss by its global OEM customers in China.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Visteon (VC) stock has lost about 5% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates Amid Stagnant Revenue.

Visteon reported its fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91, significantly missing analyst consensus estimates of approximately $2.21 by around $0.30. While net sales of $960 million slightly surpassed analyst projections, they represented a 0.9% decrease year-over-year, indicating stagnant top-line growth.

2. Weakened Profitability Metrics and Negative Free Cash Flow.

In fiscal Q2 2026, Visteon's adjusted EBITDA of $116 million fell below analyst expectations of $122.6 million. Furthermore, the company's adjusted free cash flow for the first six months of fiscal 2026 remained negative, with an outflow of $3 million. These figures highlight ongoing operational and cash generation pressures impacting the company's financial performance.

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Updated on 8/1/2026

Visteon (VC) stock has lost about 5% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates Amid Stagnant Revenue.

Visteon reported its fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.91, significantly missing analyst consensus estimates of approximately $2.21 by around $0.30. While net sales of $960 million slightly surpassed analyst projections, they represented a 0.9% decrease year-over-year, indicating stagnant top-line growth.

2. Weakened Profitability Metrics and Negative Free Cash Flow.

In fiscal Q2 2026, Visteon's adjusted EBITDA of $116 million fell below analyst expectations of $122.6 million. Furthermore, the company's adjusted free cash flow for the first six months of fiscal 2026 remained negative, with an outflow of $3 million. These figures highlight ongoing operational and cash generation pressures impacting the company's financial performance.

3. Negative Revisions from Investment Analysts.

Following the release of the fiscal Q2 2026 financial results, several investment firms adjusted their ratings and price targets for Visteon. Wolfe Research notably downgraded the stock from "Outperform" to "Peer Perform" on July 28, 2026. Additionally, firms like RBC Capital and Wells Fargo reduced their price targets for Visteon shares on July 24, 2026, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's future prospects.

4. Substantial Insider Selling Activity.

During the 90 days leading up to August 1, 2026, Visteon experienced a net negative insider trading value of approximately $6.27 million, with all reported activity consisting of sales by executives. This included a significant transaction on April 24, 2026, where CEO Sachin Lawande sold 49,826 shares, totaling approximately $5.5 million, though these sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Such sustained insider selling can be perceived by the market as a lack of confidence from key company stakeholders.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.9% change in VC stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -12.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020268222026Change
Stock Price ($)111.36105.94-4.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,7883,779-0.2%
Net Income Margin (%)4.6%4.0%-12.5%
P/E Multiple17.318.78.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)27270.4%
Cumulative Contribution-4.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VC-4.9% 
Market (SPY)6.5%38.3%
Sector (XLY)-0.3%28.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.4% change in VC stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 157.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268222026Change
Stock Price ($)90.22105.9417.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,7593,7790.5%
Net Income Margin (%)9.0%4.0%-55.7%
P/E Multiple7.318.7157.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)27272.2%
Cumulative Contribution17.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VC17.4% 
Market (SPY)11.0%35.8%
Sector (XLY)-2.4%27.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.5% change in VC stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -52.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120258222026Change
Stock Price ($)109.81105.94-3.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,8223,779-1.1%
Net Income Margin (%)8.4%4.0%-52.4%
P/E Multiple9.318.7100.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)27272.2%
Cumulative Contribution-3.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VC-3.5% 
Market (SPY)22.2%35.7%
Sector (XLY)7.2%32.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -30.4% change in VC stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -40.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238222026Change
Stock Price ($)152.23105.94-30.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,9053,779-3.2%
Net Income Margin (%)3.5%4.0%14.7%
P/E Multiple31.618.7-40.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28275.6%
Cumulative Contribution-30.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VC-30.4% 
Market (SPY)73.2%43.4%
Sector (XLY)38.9%43.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
VC Return-11%18%-5%-29%8%12%-15%
Peers Return14%-21%16%-8%7%2%6%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
VC Win Rate33%42%50%33%50%62% 
Peers Win Rate58%38%47%43%45%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
VC Max Drawdown-35%-29%-35%-32%-26%-23% 
Peers Max Drawdown-25%-38%-26%-33%-32%-28% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: APTV, ALSN, LEA, GNTX, ADNT. See VC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventVCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven61 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-18.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven78 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven85 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-52.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven112.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven200 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven295 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-16.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.7%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven64 days15 days

Compare to APTV, ALSN, LEA, GNTX, ADNT

In The Past

Visteon's stock fell -24.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 33.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventVCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.0%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven61 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven85 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-52.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven112.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven200 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven295 days105 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-40.2%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven67.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven679 days123 days

Compare to APTV, ALSN, LEA, GNTX, ADNT

In The Past

Visteon's stock fell -24.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 33.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Visteon (VC)

Visteon Corporation (VC) is an automotive technology company specializing in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced electronics and connected car solutions. It provides a wide range of sophisticated systems that enhance the user experience, connectivity, and intelligence of modern vehicles.

The company's core offerings include various display technologies such as digital instrument clusters, which range from basic analog gauges to advanced 2D and 3D display-based devices. They also produce information displays featuring cutting-edge user interfaces, graphics, and interactive functionalities. Visteon further develops Phoenix, a comprehensive display audio and embedded infotainment platform, integrating AI-based voice assistants and natural language understanding to provide a seamless in-car experience.

Beyond displays and infotainment, Visteon provides critical components for vehicle autonomy and control, including telematics control units for secure connected car services, wired and wireless battery management systems, and head-up displays. Its SmartCore and DriveCore platforms offer automotive-grade integrated domain controllers and solutions for multiple levels of vehicle automation, respectively. Visteon serves global vehicle manufacturers, supplying these advanced technologies to the automotive industry worldwide.

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  • Visteon is like the 'Intel Inside' for a car's digital cockpit and infotainment system.
  • Think of Visteon as similar to a specialized tech supplier like NVIDIA, but instead of graphics cards for PCs, they design and integrate the advanced digital displays, AI, and connectivity systems that power the interior of modern vehicles for car manufacturers.

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  • Instrument Clusters: These range from analog gauge clusters to advanced 2-D and 3-D display-based devices.
  • Information Displays: These integrate various user interface technologies, graphics management, and features like 3-D, active privacy, TrueColor enhancement, cameras, and haptic feedback.
  • Phoenix Platform: This is a display audio and embedded infotainment platform that includes an onboard artificial intelligence-based voice assistant.
  • Battery Management Systems: Visteon provides both wired and wireless solutions for managing vehicle batteries.
  • Telematics Control Unit: This unit enables secure connected car services, facilitates software updates, and handles data management.
  • Head-Up Displays: These displays project critical information onto the vehicle's windshield, enhancing driver focus.
  • SmartCore: This is an automotive-grade, integrated domain controller designed for various vehicle functions.
  • DriveCore: This platform is specifically developed to address multiple levels of vehicle automation.
  • Body Domain Modules: These modules integrate various functions such as central gateway, body controls, comfort, and vehicle access solutions into a single device.
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Visteon Corporation (VC) primarily sells its automotive technology solutions to other companies.

Based on the provided company description, its major customers are vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The background information does not explicitly name specific customer companies. However, as a leading global automotive technology supplier, Visteon's customer base includes many of the world's largest automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Examples of such major vehicle manufacturers, which are likely customers, include:

  • Ford Motor Company (F)
  • General Motors Company (GM)
  • Stellantis N.V. (STLA)
  • Toyota Motor Corporation (TM)
  • Volkswagen AG (VWAGY)

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Sachin Lawande, President and Chief Executive Officer

Sachin Lawande has served as President and CEO of Visteon since June 2015 and is also a member of the company's Board of Directors. Under his leadership, Visteon has become a leader in software-defined vehicles, focusing on digital cockpit and next-generation intelligent, connected vehicle platforms. Prior to joining Visteon, Lawande spent 10 years at Harman International Industries, holding various leadership positions including President of the Infotainment Division (from 2013) and Executive Vice President (since 2009). His career at Harman also included roles as President of the Lifestyle Division, EVP and co-president of the Automotive Division, EVP and Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Software Architect. He began his career in software engineering, working on embedded systems for networking and consumer electronics at companies such as AT&T Bell Laboratories, U.S. Robotics, and 3Com, and holds four patents in communications software. Lawande also serves on the board of directors for Cognex Corporation.

Jerome Rouquet, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jerome Rouquet was appointed Senior Vice President, Finance, effective January 21, 2020, and became Visteon's Chief Financial Officer following the filing of the company's fiscal 2019 financial statements. He is responsible for Visteon's financial strategy, capital allocation, and oversees accounting, treasury, tax, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, and audit functions, as well as the IT organization. Rouquet has nearly 30 years of financial experience. Before joining Visteon, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance, Motorparts, for Tenneco Inc., following its acquisition of Federal-Mogul. His 23-year career at Federal-Mogul included roles as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller (July 2010 to January 2016), and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (January 2016 to September 2018). He also held financial controller roles at Imaje in Belgium.

Brett Pynnonen, Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Brett Pynnonen serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Visteon. He possesses over 30 years of legal experience, specializing in automotive industry regulations, international business law, corporate transactions, and intellectual property strategy. Pynnonen has been instrumental in supporting Visteon's transformation into a leading automotive technology company. Prior to Visteon, he was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, where he guided the global automotive supplier through significant corporate transactions and international expansion. As General Counsel and Secretary at Covansys, he managed legal affairs during a period of rapid growth and the company's subsequent acquisition.

Kristin Trecker, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer

Kristin Trecker leads Visteon's global human resources strategy, focusing on building a high-performance culture.

Qais Sharif, Senior Vice President & General Manager of the Americas

Qais Sharif is responsible for leading Visteon's growth strategy and overseeing the entire value chain in the Americas region. Since joining Visteon in 2016, Sharif has been a consistent advocate for innovation and previously led the company's Driver Information and Display product lines.

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Key Risks to Visteon (VC)

  1. Dependence on Key Customers and Intense Competition: Visteon's financial performance is significantly reliant on a few major customers, such as Ford and General Motors, making it vulnerable to downturns or insourcing decisions by these large clients. The automotive sector is highly competitive, with Visteon facing strong rivals like Denso, Bosch, Harman, Continental AG, and Aptiv. These larger competitors can leverage their scale and diversified offerings to exert pricing pressure and offer more comprehensive bundled solutions, directly challenging Visteon's market position.
  2. Market Cyclicality and Supply Chain Disruptions: The automotive industry is inherently cyclical, with demand for Visteon's products fluctuating based on broader economic conditions and consumer preferences, leading to variations in vehicle production levels. Furthermore, Visteon's operations are susceptible to global market uncertainties, including currency exchange rates, geopolitical developments, and potential tariffs. The company also faces ongoing risks from supply chain disruptions, such as semiconductor shortages and export control notices, which can significantly impact manufacturing and delivery timelines.
  3. Technological Disruption and Electric Vehicle (EV) Market Challenges: The rapid pace of technological advancements, particularly in software-defined vehicles and electrification, presents continuous challenges for Visteon. While the company is investing in these areas, it must continually innovate to remain competitive. The electric vehicle market, especially in regions like the US, is experiencing near-term hurdles, which, along with lower Battery Management System (BMS) volumes, could impact Visteon's growth trajectory and product demand in this evolving segment.
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Major technology companies (e.g., Google with Android Automotive OS, Apple with deeper CarPlay integration) are increasingly providing comprehensive in-vehicle operating systems and user experiences directly to car manufacturers, potentially commoditizing Visteon's proprietary infotainment, AI voice assistant, and integrated software platforms. Concurrently, major automotive OEMs are developing their own proprietary in-vehicle software stacks and operating systems, which could reduce demand for Visteon's integrated domain controllers (SmartCore) and other software-heavy solutions as OEMs aim to own the core vehicle intelligence and user experience.

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Visteon Corporation (VC) operates in several significant addressable markets within the automotive technology sector globally.

  • Automotive Displays (including Instrument Clusters and Information Displays): The global automotive display market was valued at approximately USD 16 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach about USD 48.9 billion by 2034. The global automotive smart display market was valued at USD 13.63 billion in 2025 and is predicted to grow to approximately USD 21.09 billion by 2035.
  • Automotive Infotainment Systems (including Phoenix platform): The global automotive infotainment market size was valued at USD 35.78 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 66.12 billion by 2034.
  • Onboard Artificial Intelligence-based Voice Assistants: The global in-car voice assistant market, valued at USD 4.94 billion in 2026, is expected to reach USD 20.64 billion by 2035.
  • Battery Management Systems (wired and wireless): The global automotive battery management system market is expected to grow from USD 6.53 billion in 2025 to USD 15.65 billion by 2030.
  • Telematics Control Units: The global automotive telematics control unit (TCU) market size is estimated to rise from USD 14.05 billion in 2025 to USD 47.69 billion by 2035.
  • Head-Up Displays: The global automotive heads-up display market size is estimated at USD 1.83 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach around USD 28.97 billion by 2035.
  • Automotive Domain Controllers (including SmartCore and DriveCore): The global automotive domain controller market size was valued at USD 6.76 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 14.29 billion by 2034. The global automotive cockpit domain controller market size was estimated at USD 2.11 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 15.6 billion in 2034.
  • Body Domain Modules: The global body control module market size was valued at USD 32.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 47.6 billion by 2034.

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Visteon Corporation (VC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives and market trends:

  1. Growth in Advanced Display Technologies: Visteon's Displays segment is a significant growth driver, marked by substantial new business wins and consistent year-over-year revenue increases, including a 50% rise in Q1 2025 and approximately 20% growth in 2025. The company is capitalizing on the increasing demand for larger, curved, multi-display modules, and OLED displays within vehicles.
  2. Expansion of SmartCore™ Domain Controller Platform: The SmartCore™ platform is a central component of Visteon's software-defined vehicle (SDV) strategy and is a major contributor to anticipated growth. It has been deployed in over 500,000 vehicles and continues to secure considerable new business wins, totaling $1.5 billion in 2024 and $2.1 billion in 2025, reflecting accelerating adoption by global automakers for infotainment and digital cluster programs.
  3. Diversification into New Markets: Visteon is strategically expanding into adjacent transportation markets, including commercial vehicles and two-wheelers. This diversification aims to broaden revenue streams and is projected to account for up to 10% of total sales by the end of the decade. The company has secured significant new business in these segments, notably nearly $1 billion from Asian OEMs (excluding China) and a $400 million digital cluster program win with Honda for two-wheelers.
  4. Strategic New Business Wins and Partnerships: Visteon consistently achieves substantial new business wins, with figures reaching $6.1 billion in 2024 and $7.4 billion in 2025. These wins span all digital cockpit product categories, including displays, SmartCore™, and clusters, and involve broadening partnerships with global OEMs, particularly in Asia. These new programs and strengthened relationships are foundational for future revenue expansion.
  5. Advancements in Electrification Solutions: Despite some short-term headwinds in Battery Management Systems (BMS), Visteon is broadening its overall electrification offerings. The company has secured new business for components like on-board chargers and DC-DC converters, indicating a sustained focus on this automotive megatrend and a pathway to future growth in the electrification domain.

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Share Repurchases

  • Visteon authorized a $300 million share repurchase program on March 7, 2023, set to expire on December 31, 2026.
  • In 2025, Visteon repurchased $57 million of its shares.
  • By the end of 2025, Visteon had completed repurchases totaling $225.93 million under the March 2023 authorization, representing about 7.17% of its shares, with $75 million remaining under the existing authorization.

Outbound Investments

  • In 2025, Visteon invested $50 million in acquisitions.
  • On May 21, 2025, Visteon acquired a user experience electronics engineering consulting and consumer research company for $55 million in cash, aiming to enhance product development and customer experiences.
  • The company's M&A strategy focuses on small acquisitions that can be quickly integrated, primarily to enhance its platform in software and engineering services.

Capital Expenditures

  • Visteon's capital expenditures for the full year 2025 were $133 million.
  • For 2026, expected capital expenditures are approximately $150 million, or about 4% of sales.
  • These capital expenditures for 2026 are primarily focused on supporting a second manufacturing facility in India, upcoming product launches, and vertical integration.

Better Bets vs. Visteon (VC)

Peer Outperformance in Automotive Parts & Equipment

VC has outperformed 62% of its 37 Automotive Parts & Equipment peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are GTX and PATK. Automotive Parts & Equipment ranks 13th of 23 industries in Consumer Discretionary by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Automotive Parts & Equipment constituents that VC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
45%
of 38 industry peers · -14.7% return
3Y
39%
of 38 industry peers · -23.0% return
5Y
62%
of 37 industry peers · -0.5% return
Automotive Parts & Equipment peers with revenue growth within 4pp of VC's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
VC Visteon -2.2% 18.7x -14.7%-23.0%-0.5%
GTX Garrett Motion -0.4% 14.0x 102.7%241.3%275.0% +276pp
PATK Patrick Industries 0.6% 18.1x -26.9%62.7%64.8% +65pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Automotive Parts & Equipment is VC's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -15.1%103.6%70.6% LINC 321% · CVSA 259% · UTI 231%
Homebuilding 18 -4.9%32.7%55.2% GRBK 190% · TOL 161% · PHM 158%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 22 17.7%53.5%16.5% RCL 274% · MAR 177% · HLT 169%
Automotive Retail 18 -13.8%2.5%14.1% MUSA 278% · PAG 186% · ORLY 122%
Specialty Stores 7 -5.5%33.8%10.0% DKS 91% · ASO 25% · SIG 23%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -16.5%1.0%8.5% HD 16% · LOW 16% · HVT 8%
Casinos & Gaming 20 -7.2%-24.1%2.4% BRAG 1014% · MCRI 112% · RSI 95%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -11.3%15.8%-5.3% HRB 150% · FTDR 97% · SCI 43%
Restaurants 34 -7.4%-5.4%-7.2% EAT 370% · CAKE 196% · RAVE 159%
Distributors 4 -8.0%-24.6%-7.6% ARMK 160% · GPC 26% · LKQ -41%
Home Furnishings 4 -2.8%30.6%-12.3% SGI 58% · LZB 8% · MHK -32%
Footwear 9 58.9%44.6%-14.5% WEYS 156% · DECK 27% · SHOO 26%
Automotive Parts & Equipment ← 38 -9.1%-5.3%-31.9% MOD 1423% · GTX 275% · STRT 106%
Leisure Products 13 -4.0%-10.0%-32.5% GOLF 86% · HAS 18% · MCFT 1%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 27 3.5%-2.0%-35.2% TPR 250% · RL 248% · ELA 229%
Apparel Retail 25 -1.4%3.7%-38.5% DXLG 187% · ANF 180% · ROST 103%
Leisure Facilities 12 -15.2%-8.6%-39.7% OSW 177% · JAKK 115% · ESCA 12%
Household Appliances 18 7.7%37.4%-40.6% KEQU 176% · FLXS 147% · HBB 122%
Broadline Retail 15 5.9%12.5%-50.4% DDS 296% · AMZN 58% · EBAY 55%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 -19.2%7.8%-55.8% BBY -4% · GME -56% · UPBD -61%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -70.4%-67.2%-68.8% GM 90% · F 54% · TSLA 54%
Consumer Electronics 11 -18.5%-21.6%-75.5% AXIL 2348% · GRMN 91% · TBCH -54%
Other Specialty Retail 18 -28.1%-44.1%-77.8% BBW 212% · TLF 105% · WINA 95%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

Recent Active Movers

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Financials

VCAPTVALSNLEAGNTXADNTMedian
NameVisteon Aptiv Allison .Lear Gentex Adient  
Mkt Price105.9448.28133.23128.5423.6420.0177.11
Mkt Cap2.810.211.16.54.91.65.7
Rev LTM3,77918,7254,40223,7012,62615,1269,764
Op Inc LTM2771,825890870513428692
FCF LTM160684737849497295590
FCF 3Y Avg2331,257690659433287546
CFO LTM2881,3519391,479594579767
CFO 3Y Avg3681,9838521,247567551710

Growth & Margins

VCAPTVALSNLEAGNTXADNTMedian
NameVisteon Aptiv Allison .Lear Gentex Adient  
Rev Chg LTM-1.1%5.3%37.6%3.5%10.1%5.0%5.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-2.2%-0.7%15.3%4.0%7.4%-0.3%1.8%
Rev Chg Q-0.9%2.3%92.4%3.0%-1.0%5.0%2.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.2%0.4%20.6%0.8%-0.2%1.3%0.6%
Op Inc Chg LTM-19.2%-4.1%-11.1%1.2%10.3%-2.1%-3.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg10.2%1.3%1.3%1.1%7.3%-3.5%1.3%
Op Mgn LTM7.3%9.7%20.2%3.7%19.5%2.8%8.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.3%10.0%27.3%3.7%20.2%2.9%9.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.5%0.2%-3.2%0.1%0.7%-0.1%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM7.6%7.2%21.3%6.2%22.6%3.8%7.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.6%10.6%24.2%5.0%23.2%3.7%10.1%
FCF/Rev LTM4.2%3.7%16.7%3.6%18.9%2.0%3.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.1%6.7%19.7%2.6%17.7%1.9%6.4%

Valuation

VCAPTVALSNLEAGNTXADNTMedian
NameVisteon Aptiv Allison .Lear Gentex Adient  
Mkt Cap2.810.211.16.54.91.65.7
P/S0.70.52.50.31.90.10.6
P/Op Inc10.25.612.47.49.63.78.5
P/EBIT10.09.413.07.89.63.59.5
P/E18.746.420.911.612.132.619.8
P/CFO9.87.611.84.48.32.77.9
Total Yield6.6%2.2%5.6%11.1%10.4%3.1%6.1%
Dividend Yield1.2%0.0%0.9%2.5%2.1%0.0%1.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.7%8.0%8.8%10.8%7.7%16.8%8.8%
D/E0.20.60.40.40.01.50.4
Net D/E-0.10.50.30.3-0.00.90.3

Returns

VCAPTVALSNLEAGNTXADNTMedian
NameVisteon Aptiv Allison .Lear Gentex Adient  
1M Rtn5.8%-13.9%11.6%-9.8%-0.7%-0.5%-0.6%
3M Rtn-6.3%-15.8%21.5%-7.6%-0.4%-7.3%-6.8%
6M Rtn14.8%-39.3%12.9%-3.5%-0.3%-19.5%-1.9%
12M Rtn-14.7%-38.4%50.8%21.5%-14.3%-19.5%-14.5%
3Y Rtn-23.0%-50.8%132.8%-2.1%-22.6%-47.9%-22.8%
1M Excs Rtn2.2%-17.5%8.0%-13.3%-4.3%-4.1%-4.2%
3M Excs Rtn-7.1%-16.6%19.4%-9.7%-1.5%-7.8%-7.4%
6M Excs Rtn3.8%-50.4%1.8%-14.6%-11.4%-30.6%-13.0%
12M Excs Rtn-31.5%-55.7%34.3%8.0%-31.9%-33.4%-31.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-95.4%-123.8%61.0%-75.7%-97.2%-121.9%-96.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Instrument clusters1,7471,7641,9491,7821,356
Infotainment508480499498370
Information displays500409367490402
Cockpit domain controller428524536473226
Body and electrification electronics420525314225134
Other165164289288285
Total3,7683,8663,9543,7562,773


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil2004200320001999
Glass Operations-16-8  
Automotive Operations-483-1,142  
Comfort, Communication & Safety  494 
Dynamics & Energy Conversion  2421
Glass  -2500
Comfort, Communications, & Safety   1
Total-499-1,1504861


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20042003200220012000
Automotive Operations10,03810,70610,90810,903 
Glass Operations27125262299 
Comfort, Communication & Safety    6,090
Dynamics & Energy Conversion    5,266
Glass    531
Total10,30910,73111,17011,20211,887


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$105.94 
Market Cap ($ Bil)2.8 
First Trading Date10/05/2010 
Distance from 52W High-16.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$106.78$102.07
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-0.8%3.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility42.2%38.9%
Downside Capture150.03146.03
Upside Capture101.5097.18
Correlation (SPY)29.3%35.1%
VC Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.290.921.311.191.101.01
Up Beta-1.20-1.63-0.890.701.050.93
Down Beta1.001.641.610.910.750.92
Up Capture262%103%161%168%112%78%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10183059112347
Down Capture166%161%195%133%125%106%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days12253367140405

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VC
VC-11.6%38.9%-0.23-
Sector ETF (XLY)4.3%19.6%0.1031.7%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2235.2%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.1017.9%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-12.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6425.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.6%44.1%-0.7311.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VC
VC-1.1%39.2%0.07-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.2%24.1%0.2250.6%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5751.4%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.908.6%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.418.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0242.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.8%0.3821.7%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VC
VC4.2%41.9%0.24-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.3%22.2%0.5154.2%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7254.5%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.642.8%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3620.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2041.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0315.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 71520261.7%
Average Daily Volume0.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity26.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares11.6%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/23/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/2026-3.0%3.5%2.1%
4/23/20269.4%8.3%10.8%
2/19/2026-11.5%-6.2%-19.6%
10/23/2025-4.5%-9.7%-15.0%
7/24/20250.8%-2.2%6.0%
4/24/20254.6%6.2%12.6%
2/18/20255.0%5.9%-3.1%
10/24/20245.5%7.6%3.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive171511
# Negative81014
Median Positive4.6%7.6%10.8%
Median Negative-2.9%-3.9%-4.7%
Max Positive12.7%18.4%47.4%
Max Negative-11.5%-9.7%-19.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/2026-3.0%3.5%2.1%
4/23/20269.4%8.3%10.8%
2/19/2026-11.5%-6.2%-19.6%
10/23/2025-4.5%-9.7%-15.0%
7/24/20250.8%-2.2%6.0%
4/24/20254.6%6.2%12.6%
2/18/20255.0%5.9%-3.1%
10/24/20245.5%7.6%3.1%
7/25/20246.3%8.6%-8.8%
4/25/2024-1.3%1.0%-2.1%
2/20/2024-1.3%-3.5%-4.9%
10/26/20232.9%-9.3%-4.7%
8/3/20233.9%-3.1%-6.7%
4/27/2023-2.7%-8.8%-7.3%
2/16/20234.4%4.6%-4.4%
10/27/2022-2.9%1.5%14.9%
7/28/20223.5%8.8%6.0%
4/28/202212.3%18.4%12.4%
2/17/202212.7%17.4%2.6%
10/28/20219.3%17.9%11.3%
7/29/20213.2%0.3%-4.8%
4/29/20211.9%-1.1%-2.1%
2/18/2021-10.1%-4.4%-4.1%
10/29/20207.3%12.3%47.4%
8/11/20203.4%-1.0%-2.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive171511
# Negative81014
Median Positive4.6%7.6%10.8%
Median Negative-2.9%-3.9%-4.7%
Max Positive12.7%18.4%47.4%
Max Negative-11.5%-9.7%-19.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/23/202610-Q
03/31/202604/23/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/23/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/18/202510-K
09/30/202410/24/202410-Q
06/30/202407/25/202410-Q
03/31/202404/25/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/16/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/23/202610-Q
03/31/202604/23/202610-Q
12/31/202502/19/202610-K
09/30/202510/23/202510-Q
06/30/202507/24/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/18/202510-K
09/30/202410/24/202410-Q
06/30/202407/25/202410-Q
03/31/202404/25/202410-Q
12/31/202302/20/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/16/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202207/28/202210-Q
03/31/202204/28/202210-Q
12/31/202102/17/202210-K
09/30/202110/28/202110-Q
06/30/202107/29/202110-Q
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/18/202110-K
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202007/30/202010-Q
03/31/202004/30/202010-Q
12/31/201902/20/202010-K
09/30/201910/24/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/27/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Adjusted EBITDA 475.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 475.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow 150.00 Mil    
2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow 170.00 Mil -10.5% LoweredGuidance: 190.00 Mil for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue3.62 Bil3.73 Bil3.83 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 3.73 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA455.00 Mil475.00 Mil495.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 475.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow170.00 Mil190.00 Mil210.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 190.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue3.62 Bil3.73 Bil3.83 Bil-1.3% Lower NewGuidance: 3.77 Bil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA455.00 Mil475.00 Mil495.00 Mil-3.1% Lower NewGuidance: 490.00 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow170.00 Mil190.00 Mil210.00 Mil-9.5% Lower NewGuidance: 210.00 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/23/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Revenue3.70 Bil3.77 Bil3.85 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 3.77 Bil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA475.00 Mil490.00 Mil505.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 490.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted Free Cash Flow195.00 Mil210.00 Mil225.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 210.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 7/21/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Pynnonen, Brett DSVP & Chief Legal OfficerDirectSell6092026120.005,000600,0001,020,360Form
2Vallance, Robert RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell6032026119.401,000119,4002,085,799Form
3Vallance, Robert RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell6032026116.502,000233,0002,151,638Form
4Kim, SeungkyungSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell5292026118.9660071,37646,275Form
5Ribeiro, Joao PauloSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell5082026113.0437342,164799,193Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Pynnonen, Brett DSVP & Chief Legal OfficerDirectSell6092026120.005,000600,0001,020,360Form
2Vallance, Robert RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell6032026119.401,000119,4002,085,799Form
3Vallance, Robert RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell6032026116.502,000233,0002,151,638Form
4Kim, SeungkyungSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell5292026118.9660071,37646,275Form
5Ribeiro, Joao PauloSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell5082026113.0437342,164799,193Form
6Myers, Colleen ElizabethChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell4292026110.9247552,68726,732Form
7Trecker, KristinSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell4292026110.472,637291,309724,352Form
8Trecker, KristinSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell4292026114.241,622185,2971,050,323Form
9Lawande, SachinCEO and PresidentDirectSell4272026113.6338,8174,410,71422,023,688Form
10Lawande, SachinCEO and PresidentDirectSell4272026110.0911,0091,211,98121,337,864Form
11Lawande, SachinCEO and PresidentDirectSell305202693.4449,4534,620,76216,400,795Form
12Lawande, SachinCEO and PresidentDirectSell11052025110.0259565,46219,311,481Form
13Scricco, Francis M DirectSell8252025120.534,350524,316336,526Form
14Scricco, Francis M DirectSell8212025121.794,042492,284869,839Form
15Vallance, Robert RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell8142025120.002,000240,0002,260,560Form
16Pynnonen, Brett DSVP & Chief Legal OfficerDirectSell8042025109.861,200131,8311,292,713Form
17Trecker, KristinSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell7302025113.35900102,0161,042,150Form
18Trecker, KristinSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell7302025113.031,500169,5451,140,925Form
19Ribeiro, Joao PauloSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell7302025115.0971081,717770,906Form
20Vallance, Robert RSenior Vice PresidentDirectSell7032025100.152,000200,3002,086,926Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 23, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
FIFTHDELTA Ltd$56.0 Mil7.7%11New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
FIFTHDELTA Ltd$56.0 Mil7.7%11New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
FIFTHDELTA Ltd$56.0 Mil7.7%11New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/22/2026