Lear (LEA) Expected to Announce Earnings on Friday

Lear (NYSE:LEA) is expected to be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, July 31st. Analysts expect Lear to post earnings of $3.96 per share and revenue of $6.1465 billion for the quarter. Parties are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May 1st. The auto parts company reported $3.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.51 by $0.36. Lear had a return on equity of 13.69% and a net margin of 2.25%.The firm had revenue of $5.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.84 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.12 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Lear to post $15 EPS for the current fiscal year and $17 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Lear Trading Down 0.8%

Shares of Lear stock opened at $147.51 on Thursday. Lear has a 12-month low of $91.67 and a 12-month high of $150.33. The stock has a market cap of $7.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.75, a P/E/G ratio of 0.72 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a quick ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 1.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. The business’s 50 day moving average is $140.10 and its 200-day moving average is $130.97.

Lear Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 3rd were issued a dividend of $0.77 per share. This represents a $3.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, June 3rd. Lear’s payout ratio is presently 30.80%.

Lear News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Lear this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage identifies Lear as a vehicle-technology beneficiary. Zacks included Lear among three automotive-equipment stocks positioned to benefit from advanced seating systems, smart mirrors, lidar and other mobility technologies. The article supports the long-term growth case for Lear’s seating and electrical systems businesses. 3 Automotive Equipment Stocks to Buy as Vehicle Tech Evolves
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent earnings were mixed but solid. Lear reported quarterly earnings of $3.87 per share, exceeding the $3.51 consensus estimate, while revenue of $5.82 billion was slightly below expectations of $5.84 billion. Revenue still increased 4.7% year over year, and analysts expect approximately $14.81 in full-year EPS.
• Negative Sentiment: No new company-specific catalyst appears in the supplied headlines. Most of the recent articles concern unrelated companies, financial stocks or general investment topics. With Lear trading near its 12-month high, the lack of a fresh earnings, guidance or contract announcement may be contributing to profit-taking or cautious trading despite the favorable industry outlook.

Insider Activity at Lear

In other news, CFO Jason M. Cardew sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $147.50, for a total value of $737,500.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,241 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,953,047.50. This represents a 27.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. sold 190 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $141.34, for a total transaction of $26,854.60. Following the sale, the director owned 1,683 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $237,875.22. This trade represents a 10.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 62,026 shares of company stock valued at $8,498,248. 1.02% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lear

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LEA. Altshuler Shaham Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Lear during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Lear in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its stake in Lear by 942.3% in the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 271 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 245 shares in the last quarter. WealthCollab LLC bought a new stake in Lear during the second quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP grew its stake in Lear by 62.6% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 309 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 119 shares in the last quarter. 97.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

LEA has been the topic of several analyst reports. UBS Group dropped their price target on shares of Lear from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on shares of Lear from $115.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $133.00 target price on shares of Lear in a report on Monday, May 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of Lear from $138.00 to $143.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $130.00 price target on Lear in a report on Monday, May 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Lear presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $144.62.

About Lear

Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is a global supplier of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems. The company designs, engineers and manufactures complete seat systems, seat components and power solutions for major vehicle manufacturers. Its electrical business delivers modules and components for battery management, infotainment, body and safety electronics, as well as advanced connectivity and electrification solutions.

The seating division develops lightweight, ergonomic seat structures, trim and mechanisms that address comfort, safety and environmental targets.