Lear Corp (LEA)
NYSE:LEA
LEA Stock Chart & Stats
$123.22
-$2.99(-3.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$123.22
-$2.99(-3.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$75.59 - $142.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume223.99K
Average Volume (3M)591.60K
Market Cap
$6.32B
Enterprise Value$9.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.04B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
May 01, 2026EPS Estimate
3.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.41
Shares Outstanding50,727,455
10 Day Avg. Volume452,081
30 Day Avg. Volume591,601
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.46
Price to Book (P/B)1.22
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio11.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.72
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$141.64Price Target Upside14.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)14.46
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Major OEM Program WinsWinning the largest-ever seating award with GM and >$1.4B in E‑Systems awards demonstrates durable program-level revenue visibility and deep OEM relationships. Multi-year vehicle program awards underpin steady production streams and raise content per vehicle, supporting mid-term revenue stability.
Improving Balance Sheet LeverageMaterial deleveraging in 2025 improved financial flexibility and reduces interest expense sensitivity. Lower leverage supports capacity to fund automation, restructurings, and M&A, while preserving liquidity for multi-year program investments and shareholder returns during cyclical downturns.
Consistent Cash Generation & BuybacksSustained operating cash flow and positive free cash flow enable continued capital spending, automation investments and disciplined share repurchases. High targeted FCF conversion and $3B liquidity buffer support long-term capital allocation consistency even through industry production cycles.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionThin and declining margins reduce earnings sensitivity to volume and cost shocks. Lower gross and net margins constrain reinvestment capacity and increase reliance on program savings and restructuring to sustain returns, raising execution risk over the next several quarters.
E-Systems Volume And Margin PressureE-Systems exposure to EV platform timing and specific model wind‑downs has reduced sales and margins. Prolonged lower volumes or unfavorable content mix in electrical systems could materially depress segment profitability and offset Seating gains, challenging company-wide margin recovery.
Volume/mix Headwinds & Program Roll-offsAn ~$800M volume/mix drag and expected industry production declines signal persistent near-term top-line pressure. Program changeovers and roll-offs can depress utilization and dilute margins for quarters, slowing organic growth and stretching the timeline for net-performance benefits to fully offset headwinds.
Lear News
LEA FAQ
What was Lear Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lear Corp lowest stock price was $75.59 and its highest was $142.84 in the past 12 months.
What is Lear Corp’s market cap?
Lear Corp’s market cap is $6.32B.
When is Lear Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lear Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 01, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Lear Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Lear Corp released its earnings results on Feb 04, 2026. The company reported $3.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.813 by $0.597.
Is Lear Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lear Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lear Corp pay dividends?
Lear Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.77 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.63%. See more information on Lear Corp dividends here
What is Lear Corp’s EPS estimate?
Lear Corp’s EPS estimate is 3.45.
How many shares outstanding does Lear Corp have?
Lear Corp has 50,727,455 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lear Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lear Corp reported an EPS of $3.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.813. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.745%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lear Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LEA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lear Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$141.64 (14.95% Upside)
$141.64 (14.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LEA Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 103.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 83%
Bearish news 17%
Bearish news 17%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
68.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lear Corp
Lear Corporation designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seating, and electrical distribution systems and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Its Seating segment offers seat systems, seat subsystems, keyseat components, seat trim covers, seat mechanisms, seat foams, and headrests, as well as surface materials, such as leather and fabric for automobiles and light trucks, compact cars, pick-up trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The company's E-Systems segment provides electrical distribution and connection systems that route electrical signals and networks; and manage electrical power within the vehicle for various powertrains. This segment's products comprise wire harnesses, terminals and connectors, engineered components, and junction boxes; electronic system products, including body domain control modules, smart and passive junction boxes, gateway and communication modules, integrated power modules, and high voltage switching and power control systems. It also offers software and connected services comprising Xevo Market, an in-vehicle commerce and service platform; and software and services for the cloud, vehicles, and mobile devices. In addition, this segment provides cybersecurity software; advanced vehicle positioning for automated and autonomous driving applications; and short-range communication and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity. It offers its products and services under the XEVO, GUILFORD, EAGLE OTTAWA, ConfigurE+, INTUTM, LEAR CONNEXUSTM, EXO, JOURNEYWARE, ProTec, SMART JUNCTION BOX, STRUCSURE, AVENTINO, and TeXstyle brands. Lear Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
LEA Company Deck
LEA Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly positive operational and strategic update: strong cash generation, record net performance ($195M), major new business awards (including the largest-ever seating conquest with GM), robust automation and digital initiatives, and aggressive capital return to shareholders. Offsetting items include volume and mix headwinds (notably in E-Systems and certain Seating programs), industry production pressure, one-time restructuring costs in 2026, and timing delays for some thermal comfort targets. Management expects margin improvement and continued net-performance gains in 2026, but near-term growth is tempered by program roll-offs and production changeovers.View all LEA earnings summariesLEA Revenue Breakdown
74.78% Seating
25.22% E-Systems
LEA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$141.64
▲(14.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.47% Insiders
29.97% Mutual Funds
34.78% Other Institutional Investors
3.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors