Lear (LEA) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Friday

Lear (NYSE:LEA) is projected to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, July 31st. Analysts expect Lear to announce earnings of $3.96 per share and revenue of $6.1465 billion for the quarter. Parties may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

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

Lear Stock Performance

Shares of LEA stock opened at $142.63 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.33 and a quick ratio of 1.05. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $138.89 and a 200-day moving average of $130.31. Lear has a one year low of $91.67 and a one year high of $150.33. The company has a market cap of $7.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.69 and a beta of 1.25.

Lear Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 3rd were given a $0.77 dividend. This represents a $3.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, June 3rd. Lear’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.80%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. TD Cowen raised shares of Lear from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $138.00 to $165.00 in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Lear from $153.00 to $159.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Morgan Stanley set a $130.00 price target on Lear in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Barclays upped their price objective on Lear from $150.00 to $155.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $133.00 target price on Lear in a research note on Monday, May 4th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Lear has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $144.62.

Insider Transactions at Lear

In other Lear news, CFO Jason M. Cardew sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $147.50, for a total value of $737,500.00. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,241 shares in the company, valued at $1,953,047.50. The trade was a 27.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. sold 190 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $141.34, for a total value of $26,854.60. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,683 shares in the company, valued at $237,875.22. This represents a 10.14% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 62,026 shares of company stock valued at $8,498,248. Corporate insiders own 1.02% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lear

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Compound Planning Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Lear in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $230,000. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in Lear by 21.2% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 408,600 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $46,826,000 after buying an additional 71,406 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC raised its holdings in Lear by 162.7% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 40,601 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $4,653,000 after acquiring an additional 25,145 shares during the period. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV raised its holdings in Lear by 16.7% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 5,688 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $652,000 after acquiring an additional 812 shares during the period. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC lifted its position in shares of Lear by 17.4% during the fourth quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 25,578 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $2,931,000 after acquiring an additional 3,782 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 97.04% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Lear

Here are the key news stories impacting Lear this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several recent pieces argued that Lear is a strong value stock and may be undervalued versus peers, potentially drawing in bargain-focused investors. Why Lear (LEA) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
• Positive Sentiment: Another Zacks note compared Lear with Modine and suggested investors are evaluating LEA as the better value opportunity, which may bolster relative-strength sentiment. LEA or MOD: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
• Positive Sentiment: An MSN repost also described Lear as a top value stock for the long term, reinforcing the broader valuation narrative around LEA. Why Lear (LEA) is a top value stock for the long term
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market articles about tech selling off, AI, and education-related topics do not appear directly tied to Lear’s fundamentals or near-term outlook.
• Neutral Sentiment: No major new company-specific earnings, guidance, or deal announcements were included in the latest articles.

Lear Company Profile

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.