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Adient Q3 2026 results reaffirm earnings and FCF outlook with buybacks

Aug 5, 2026, 6:53 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Solid FCF and modest EBITDA stability support upside potential; continued buybacks and a reaffirmed outlook reduce downside risk, though headwinds are acknowledged. Historically, earnings cadence with buybacks can prompt short-term upside unless guidance disappoints.

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Adient reported Q3 2026 GAAP net income of $25M and diluted EPS of $0.32; adjusted EPS $0.48 and adjusted EBITDA $225M, essentially flat year over year despite about $32M of headwinds from the Middle East conflict and supplier inefficiencies. The firm generated strong free cash flow, enabling $30M of share repurchases in Q3 and $55M YTD through 6/30/2026, while reaffirming its FY26 earnings and FCF targets ahead of the investor call.

Q3 GAAP net income $25M; diluted EPS $0.32; adj EPS $0.48.
Adj-EBITDA $225M, essentially flat vs FY2025 amid $32M headwinds.
Gross debt $2.4B; net debt $1.5B; cash $924M as of 6/30/2026.
Share repurchases $30M in Q3; YTD $55M through 6/30/2026.
FY26 guidance reaffirmed; investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET.

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