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Lear Corp (LEA)
NYSE:LEA
LEA Stock Chart & Stats
$131.25
-$2.99(-3.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$131.25
-$2.99(-3.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$73.85 - $142.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume223.99K
Average Volume (3M)547.18K
Market Cap
$6.66B
Enterprise Value$10.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.04B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.1
Beta0.69
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
3.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.41
Shares Outstanding50,727,455
10 Day Avg. Volume374,331
30 Day Avg. Volume547,182
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 Cap1.51
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.17
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$143.78Price Target Upside9.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)14.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash Generation & LiquidityConsistent operating cash flow (~$1.1B) and positive free cash flow provide durable funding for capital spending, automation investments and $300M+ targeted buybacks. Strong liquidity (~$3B) and a stated >80% FCF conversion objective support strategic flexibility across 2–3 year horizons.
Improving LeverageA meaningful decline in debt-to-equity enhances balance sheet resilience and optionality. Lower leverage reduces interest sensitivity, supports continued capex (~$660M guidance) and buybacks, and gives management room to fund restructuring and automation without compromising liquidity or credit profile over the medium term.
Material New Business WinsLarge multi-year program awards drive durable revenue and higher content-per-vehicle over several model cycles. Securing the largest seating conquest plus >$1.4B in E-Systems awards provides multi-year visibility, helps smooth cyclical OEM volumes and enhances scale and negotiating leverage with customers and suppliers.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionDeclining gross and net margins signal structural pressure from mix, commodity and launch inefficiencies. Thinner margins reduce incremental cash generation and constrain reinvestment capacity, making profitability more sensitive to volume swings and limiting room to absorb future commodity or labor cost increases.
E-Systems Sales & Margin PressureE-Systems faces structural headwinds from lower EV platform volumes and program roll-offs, reducing content revenues and margin contribution. As a sizable portfolio component, persistent weakness here lowers company-wide margin resilience and increases reliance on Seating and new awards to restore overall profitability.
Volume/mix And Production HeadwindsLarge volume/mix drags and an assumed modest industry production decline create enduring revenue and cash visibility risks. OEM program timing, roll-offs and model changeovers can depress utilization and amplify working capital swings, limiting sustainable free cash flow and complicating medium-term planning.
Lear News
LEA FAQ
What was Lear Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lear Corp lowest stock price was $73.85 and its highest was $142.84 in the past 12 months.
What is Lear Corp’s market cap?
Lear Corp’s market cap is $6.66B.
When is Lear Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lear Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 64 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 3.35.
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 10.744%.
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:
$143.78 (9.55% Upside)
$143.78 (9.55% 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 $6.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 28.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 28.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 86%
Bearish news 14%
Bearish news 14%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
40.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.21%
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
$143.78
▲(9.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.54% Insiders
30.27% Mutual Funds
29.68% Other Institutional Investors
9.63% Public Companies and
Individual Investors