Lear (LEA) to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Friday

Lear (NYSE:LEA) is expected to be posting its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, July 31st. Analysts expect the company to post 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 report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May 1st. The auto parts company reported $3.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.51 by $0.36. The company had revenue of $5.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $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 Trading Up 2.4%

NYSE LEA opened at $148.49 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a current ratio of 1.33. The company has a market capitalization of $7.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.70 and a beta of 1.25. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $139.81 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $130.81. Lear has a one year low of $91.67 and a one year high of $150.33.

Lear Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 3rd were paid a dividend of $0.77 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, June 3rd. This represents a $3.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Lear’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.80%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have weighed in on LEA shares. TD Cowen upgraded Lear from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the stock from $138.00 to $165.00 in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $133.00 price target on Lear in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Morgan Stanley set a $130.00 price objective on Lear in a research note on Monday, May 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Lear from $153.00 to $159.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, UBS Group cut their target price on Lear from $145.00 to $135.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $144.62.

Insider Activity at Lear

In other Lear news, CEO Raymond E. Scott sold 50,000 shares of Lear stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.37, for a total transaction of $6,768,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 49,789 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,739,936.93. The trade was a 50.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 13,241 shares in the company, valued at $1,953,047.50. This represents a 27.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 62,026 shares of company stock worth $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 bought and sold shares of LEA. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. purchased a new position in Lear in the second quarter valued at $39,656,000. Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec purchased a new stake in Lear during the 3rd quarter worth about $40,984,000. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Lear by 34.1% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 789,745 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $90,505,000 after acquiring an additional 200,617 shares in the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Lear by 4,256.1% in the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 155,424 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $17,812,000 after acquiring an additional 151,856 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Lear by 20.6% during the 3rd quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 734,087 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $73,856,000 after acquiring an additional 125,422 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 97.04% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Lear

Here are the key news stories impacting Lear this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vehicle-technology exposure highlighted: Zacks named Lear one of three automotive-equipment stocks positioned to benefit as vehicle technology evolves, citing its advanced seating systems and role in future mobility. This reinforces the investment case for Lear’s content growth in increasingly sophisticated vehicles. 3 Automotive Equipment Stocks to Buy as Vehicle Tech Evolves
• Positive Sentiment: Growth-stock rationale remains constructive: A separate Zacks analysis identified three reasons Lear could deliver strong returns, pointing to its growth attributes. The commentary may support continued investor interest following Lear’s recent earnings beat and year-over-year revenue growth. Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Lear (LEA) is a Solid Choice
• Neutral Sentiment: Peer-performance comparison: Zacks compared Lear with Visteon and the broader auto, tires and trucks group. The article may influence sector-focused investors, but the supplied headline does not provide enough detail to determine whether Lear is outperforming or lagging its peers. Is Lear Stock Outpacing Its Auto-Tires-Trucks Peers This Year?

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.