Lear Corp (LEA)
NYSE:LEA
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LEA Stock Chart & Stats
$125.39
-$2.99(-3.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$125.39
-$2.99(-3.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$82.88 - $142.84
Previous CloseN/A
Volume223.99K
Average Volume (3M)603.39K
Market Cap
$6.70B
Enterprise Value$9.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$889.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.8
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
3.84Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.63%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.09
Shares Outstanding50,626,960
10 Day Avg. Volume500,188
30 Day Avg. Volume603,386
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.57
Price to Book (P/B)1.21
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio11.56
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.72
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$144.17Price Target Upside14.97% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)14.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow and materially positive free cash flow provide durable funding for capex, program launch costs, dividends and share buybacks. High cash conversion reduces refinancing risk and gives flexibility to invest in automation and new program ramps over the next 2–6 months.
Commercial Awards & Backlog GrowthRecent large OEM wins and a rising multi‑year backlog increase revenue visibility and content per vehicle. Diversified awards across seating, wire harnesses and PDUs strengthen market position and support medium‑term organic growth as programs launch through 2026–2027.
Net‑performance & Automation SavingsOngoing productivity and automation initiatives are structurally lowering unit costs and improving competitiveness. Recurring savings support sustainable margin expansion across Seating and E‑Systems, partially insulating margins from commodity and labor pressure and improving long‑term cash generation.
Bears Say
Thin Profitability MarginsPersistently low gross and net margins limit the company's buffer against cost inflation or volume softness. Thin margins reduce incremental profits from new awards and make earnings and cash flow more sensitive to commodity timing, launch inefficiencies or weaker OEM volumes.
Material Tariff Revenue ImpactChanges in tariff treatment materially reduce reported revenue and complicate year‑over‑year comparability. Even if margins were preserved, tariff shifts create program accounting and forecasting uncertainty and could affect OEM pricing or contract economics over the medium term.
Launch Timing & China Volatility RiskBacklog weighted to later periods and China production volatility increase execution risk for revenue and margin realization. Delayed ramps or sourcing/launch issues can push expected cash flows into later periods and raise working capital and retooling demands across 2026–2027.
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LEA FAQ
What was Lear Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lear Corp lowest stock price was $82.88 and its highest was $142.84 in the past 12 months.
What is Lear Corp’s market cap?
Lear Corp’s market cap is $6.70B.
When is Lear Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lear Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were Lear Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Lear Corp released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $3.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.505 by $0.365.
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 3.84.
How many shares outstanding does Lear Corp have?
Lear Corp has 50,626,960 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lear Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lear Corp reported an EPS of $3.87 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.505. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.153%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$144.17 (14.97% Upside)
$144.17 (14.97% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LEA Sentiment 67%
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 Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
62.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.68%
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call conveyed a positive operational and commercial momentum: solid top-line growth (+5%), meaningful profitability gains (core operating earnings +10%, adjusted EPS +24%), multiple strategic commercial awards (including major GM and Chinese wins), and substantial net-performance/automation savings driving margin expansion. Offsetting items include sizable tariff-driven revenue adjustments (no earnings hit but material to reported revenue), residual operational fixes in parts of E-Systems, commodity pass-through timing, and macro/geopolitical uncertainty that prompted conservative full-year guidance. On balance, the company demonstrated strong execution and rising competitiveness while acknowledging manageable external headwinds.View all LEA earnings summariesLEA Revenue Breakdown
74.78% Seating
25.22% E-Systems
LEA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$144.17
▲(14.97% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.47% Insiders
29.28% Mutual Funds
20.35% Other Institutional Investors
19.19% Public Companies and
Individual Investors