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Lear beats Q3 EPS; lowers 2026 sales guide, expanding awards

Nov 2, 2026, 12:31 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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LEA beat on earnings with multiple significant order wins suggests short-term upside; however, the revenue miss and lowered full-year guidance tempers enthusiasm. The stock has rallied on the news, with price targets trimmed but not dismantled, indicating modest upside potential near term.

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Lear reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $3.71, beating expectations, while revenue missed slightly. The company trimmed full-year 2026 sales guidance to $23.35–$23.75B, signaling cautious demand but reaffirming earnings trajectory. Management highlighted new seat awards with a North American automaker, Mahindra in India, and upcoming programs with a Chinese luxury EV maker and BYD, underpinning future growth.

  • Q3 adjusted EPS $3.71 beat est $3.37; revenue $5.773B vs $5.808B.
  • FY2026 sales guidance cut to $23.35–$23.75B from $23.54–$24.01B.
  • Company wins complete seats for two NA programs; India award with Mahindra.
  • Stock up 4.7% to $123.99; price targets trimmed.
  • Growth in E-Systems with European conquest; China awards.

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