** Barclays cuts price target on U.S. auto parts suppliers on softer end-market volumes and subdued light vehicle production expectations
** Brokerage says outlook for suppliers remains challenging due to muted growth, but most companies likely to reaffirm 2026 guidance, even as the trajectory looks modestly negative
** Adds Aptiv's APTV.N growth prospects remain subdued, reinforcing investor skepticism about durable recovery
** Says Adient ADNT.N to have weaker Q2 due to lower income from its China joint venture and an unfavorable production mix
** As of last close, S&P 600 Consumer Discretionary sector .SPSMCD down 4.3% YTD
(Reporting by Apratim Sarkar in Bengaluru)
((Apratim.Sarkar@thomsonreuters.com))