July 31 (Reuters) - Aptiv PLC ( APTV ) forecast a

bigger-than-expected annual adjusted profit on Thursday, banking

on resilient demand for its auto parts despite pressure from

U.S. tariffs and higher costs.

U.S.-listed shares of the Dublin-based company rose nearly

3% in premarket trade.

Strong demand from automakers for advanced driver-assistance

features and infotainment systems has helped companies like

Aptiv ( APTV ).

But U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have hit the

import-heavy automotive industry. Global demand for electric

vehicles has also slowed down, forcing Aptiv ( APTV ) to cut costs last

year.

Aptiv ( APTV ), which sources components globally for its auto parts

business, counts major automakers such as the Detroit Three,

Volkswagen AG and BMW among its key clients.

The supplier now expects annual adjusted earnings per share

between $7.30 and $7.60, above analysts' estimates of $7.23,

according to data compiled by LSEG.

On an adjusted basis, Aptiv ( APTV ) earned $2.12 per share in the

quarter through June, compared with estimates of $1.84 per

share.

Overall quarterly net sales rose 3% to $5.2 billion from a

year ago. Analysts on average expected net sales of $5.09

billion.