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Lear Corp (LEA)
NYSE:LEA
LEA Stock Chart & Stats
$113.48
-$2.99(-3.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$113.48
-$2.99(-3.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$73.85 - $142.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume223.99K
Average Volume (3M)564.37K
Market Cap
$5.76B
Enterprise Value$8.95B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.04B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.10B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
May 05, 2026EPS Estimate
3.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.41
Shares Outstanding50,727,455
10 Day Avg. Volume782,668
30 Day Avg. Volume564,370
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 Cap1.56
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.64
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$142.36Price Target Upside25.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)14.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.65B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large New Program AwardsMaterial multi-year program wins (largest-ever seating award with GM plus sizable E‑Systems awards) create durable revenue streams, higher content-per-vehicle and multi-year production runways. Such structural awards improve forward volume visibility, utilization and long-term margin potential as launches ramp.
Improving Balance Sheet LeverageDeclining leverage to roughly 0.53 provides lasting financial flexibility to fund capex, automation, and targeted share repurchases while preserving liquidity through cycles. Lower leverage reduces refinancing risk and supports investment in product development and footprint rationalization over the medium term.
Sustained Operational Savings & AutomationPersistent net‑performance savings and digital/automation initiatives (cycle-time tools, Palantir Foundry adoption) structurally lower unit costs and improve manufacturing efficiency. These recurring savings bolster margins, offset raw material/labor pressure and improve long-term cash conversion if sustained across program lifecycles.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionThin and declining margins reduce the firm's buffer against cyclical auto production swings. Sustained margin compression limits reinvestment capacity and makes returns sensitive to volume/mix changes and commodity/labor cost increases, pressuring ROE and long-term free cash flow generation.
Free Cash Flow VolatilityA meaningful drop in FCF and weaker cash conversion signals less reliable internal funding for capex, restructuring and buybacks. Working capital timing drove quarter volatility; persistent variability would constrain capital allocation flexibility and increase reliance on debt or slowed shareholder returns during downturns.
E‑Systems & Volume/Mix HeadwindsDeclining E‑Systems volumes, EV platform roll‑offs and program changeovers create structural pressure on content and margins. With industry production assumed down and specific roll‑offs ahead, utilization and pricing leverage may weaken, restraining medium‑term revenue growth and margin recovery.
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 $5.76B.
When is Lear Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lear Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is May 05, 2026 which is in 42 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 3.38.
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$142.36 (25.45% Upside)
$142.36 (25.45% 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
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.00%
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
$142.36
▲(25.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.47% Insiders
29.97% Mutual Funds
34.78% Other Institutional Investors
3.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors