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Magna International (MGA)
NYSE:MGA
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 01, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.05Last Year’s EPS
0.78Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a largely positive picture: Magna delivered strong Q4 and full-year 2025 results with notable margin expansion, record free cash flow, a solid balance sheet and an encouraging 2026 outlook (sales near flat to modest growth, margin expansion, and robust free cash flow). Operational-excellence initiatives and technology partnerships underpin confidence. Downsides are mostly manageable: discrete P&V warranty/settlement items and ongoing recall work, program roll-offs (Complete Vehicles and some Seating impacts), and component/commodity cost uncertainty. Management cites mitigation actions (tariff recoveries, cost programs) and expects the positives to outweigh the transitory negatives in 2026.Company Guidance
Strong Q4 Financial Performance
Q4 sales of $10,800,000,000, up 2% year-over-year (or down ~1% on a constant-currency basis); Q4 adjusted EBIT margin expanded 100 basis points to 7.5%; Q4 adjusted EBIT rose 18% to $814,000,000; Q4 adjusted EPS was $2.18, up 29%.
Robust Full-Year Cash Generation
Fiscal 2025 operating cash flow of $3,600,000,000 and free cash flow of $1,900,000,000 (increase of $849,000,000 year-over-year); free cash flow ~120% of adjusted net income; Q4 free cash flow > $1,300,000,000.
Margin Expansion and Operational Excellence
Third consecutive year of adjusted EBIT margin expansion: FY adjusted EBIT margin up 20 basis points to 5.6%; company expects an additional 35–40 basis points of operational-excellence benefit in 2026 and cumulative ~200 basis points from 2023–2026; unified digital architecture now covers ~80% of divisions and is driving measurable productivity and cost improvements.
Strong Balance Sheet and Capital Returns
Year-end liquidity of $5,100,000,000 including $1,600,000,000 cash on hand; leverage ~1.58x (rating-agency adjusted debt/EBITDA) with plan to be below 1.5x in 2026; returned ~ $700,000,000 to shareholders in FY2025 (dividends and buybacks); increased quarterly dividend by $0.01 (16th consecutive annual increase) and plans to repurchase ~22,000,000 shares under NCIB in 2026.
Positive 2026 Outlook with Margin and EPS Upside
2026 guidance implies sales near flat to +3.5% vs. 2025 (Magna-weighted production ~ -1%); adjusted EBIT margin guidance 6.0%–6.6% (40–100 bps expansion); adjusted EPS outlook $6.25–$7.25; free cash flow guidance $1,600,000,000–$1,800,000,000 with CapEx below 4% of sales.
Commercial Wins, Technology Partnerships and Awards
Hit annual bookings targets across multiple product areas; 2028 business ~90% secured; strengthened collaboration with NVIDIA on AI-powered active safety; record 151 customer awards for quality and operating performance; recognized in external rankings for ethical and admired companies.
MGA Earnings History
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MGA Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 13, 2026 | $57.82 | $68.73 | +18.87% |
Oct 31, 2025 | $44.21 | $46.75 | +5.75% |
Aug 01, 2025 | $40.16 | $40.47 | +0.77% |
May 02, 2025 | $33.83 | $31.95 | -5.56% |
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FAQ
When does Magna International (MGA) report earnings?
Magna International (MGA) is schdueled to report earning on May 01, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Magna International (MGA) earnings time?
Magna International (MGA) earnings time is at May 01, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is MGA EPS forecast?
MGA EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.05.
