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Lear Q3 2026 earnings rise; margins, cash flow solid; buyback expanded

Oct 30, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Solid beat on earnings, improving margins, and robust FCF, plus a larger buyback program and multiple high-profile awards, typically attract buyers and support multiple expansion in the near term; historical peers show shares rise on earnings strength and capital returns.

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Lear reported Q3 2026 results with revenue of $5.773B, up 2% YoY, and earnings driven by share buybacks and cost savings. Net income rose 26% to $136.6M, with adjusted EPS up 33–36% YoY. A strong awards pipeline across Seating and E-Systems, plus an expanded buyback authorization through 2029, supports earnings visibility and upside.

  • Revenue $5.773B, up 2% YoY; net income $136.6M, up 26%.
  • Adjusted EPS $3.71; GAAP EPS $2.74.
  • Operating cash flow $329M; free cash flow $158M.
  • Repurchased $175M of shares; full-year buyback target $350M.
  • Outlook: 2026 net sales $23.35B-$23.75B; core op earnings $1.08B-$1.20B.

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