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Lear Corporation
$142.16
-2.71
(-1.87%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 7.122B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 70.769M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Consumer Cyclical | |||||
| Industry: | Auto – Parts | |||||
| CEO: | Raymond E. Scott Jr. | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 173700 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.lear.com |
Lear Corporation, established in 1917 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, stands as a premier global supplier to the automotive industry. The company specializes in the conceptualization, development, engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of complete automotive seating solutions and sophisticated electrical distribution systems, along with related components. These critical products are supplied to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Its Seating segment delivers a comprehensive range of products, including full seat systems, critical seat subsystems, various key components, trim covers, mechanisms, foam components, and headrests. They also provide surface materials, such as premium leather and fabric, for a diverse array of vehicles, from passenger cars and compact vehicles to light trucks, pick-up trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The E-Systems segment focuses on advanced electrical distribution and connection technologies. This includes systems designed to efficiently route electrical signals and networks, and to precisely manage electrical power for different powertrain configurations within a vehicle. Product offerings in this segment encompass wire harnesses, terminals, connectors, custom-engineered components, and junction boxes. Additionally, it supplies complex electronic system products like body domain control modules, smart and passive junction boxes, gateway and communication modules, integrated power modules, and high-voltage switching and power control systems. Beyond hardware, this segment provides cutting-edge software and connected services, featuring Xevo Market – an in-vehicle commerce and service platform – alongside various software solutions and services for cloud, vehicle, and mobile applications. It further extends to cybersecurity software, advanced vehicle positioning systems crucial for automated and autonomous driving, and protocols for both short-range communication and cellular vehicle connectivity. Lear Corporation markets its extensive product portfolio under well-known brands such as XEVO, GUILFORD, EAGLE OTTAWA, ConfigurE+, INTUTM, LEAR CONNEXUSTM, EXO, JOURNEYWARE, ProTec, SMART JUNCTION BOX, STRUCSURE, AVENTINO, and TeXstyle.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 23,465,000 | 23,301,900 | 23,258,300 |
| Gross Profit | 1,745,900 | 1,843,800 | 1,914,700 |
| EBITDA | 1,478,400 | 1,457,400 | 1,626,800 |
| Operating Income | 913,600 | 944,900 | 1,022,700 |
| Net Income | 572,500 | 506,600 | 436,800 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 14,695,500 | 14,027,500 | 14,843,100 |
| Total Liabilities | 9,634,900 | 9,426,500 | 9,642,100 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 4,918,800 | 4,451,700 | 5,201,000 |
| Total Debt | 2,922,300 | 2,914,800 | 2,743,100 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,196,300 | 1,052,900 | 1,033,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 1,249,300 | 1,120,100 | 1,088,800 |
| Capital Expenditure | -626,500 | -558,700 | -561,600 |
| Free Cash Flow | 622,800 | 561,400 | 527,200 |
| Net Income | 645,700 | 506,600 | 527,100 |
| Net Change in Cash | 81,100 | -143,100 | -20,100 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 26,370,165.062 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 27,096,356.176 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 26,695,400 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 2,057,769.426 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 2,114,437.023 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 2,083,148.809 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 1,244,015.032 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 1,288,716.171 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 1,264,034.938 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 586,578.549 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 602,731.961 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 593,813.083 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 23.590 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 24.050 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 23.210 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 7 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Revenue Performance: Lear Corporation reported $6 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, as highlighted in the earnings call transcript, reflecting strong top-line results. This performance underscores the company’s ability to maintain significant market share within the automotive components industry.
- Operational Efficiency Focus: The earnings call emphasized ongoing initiatives to improve margins and operational efficiency. This strategic focus positions LEA to enhance profitability, even in a competitive sector, by optimizing cost structures and operational workflows.
- Shareholder Returns Commitment: Management’s disciplined capital allocation strategy, as mentioned in the Q2 2025 earnings call, prioritizes shareholder returns through dividends and potential share buybacks, supported by a dividend yield (dividendYieldTTM) that aligns with investor expectations for income generation.
- Strong Financial Position: Key metrics such as a healthy currentRatioTTM and quickRatioTTM indicate solid liquidity, enabling LEA to meet short-term obligations and invest in growth opportunities without immediate financial strain.
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| Open: | 146 | Previous Close: | 144.87 | |
| Day Low: | 139.14 | Day High: | 146.46 | |
| Year Low: | 89.3 | Year High: | 150.33 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 131.33 | Price Avg 200: | 118.21 | |
| Volume: | 682520 | Average Volume: | 615338 |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Lear Corporation, a key player in the automotive components space. If you’re not familiar with Lear, let me give you the quick rundown: they’re a global leader in automotive seating and electrical systems, operating within the broader auto parts industry. With a massive workforce and operations spanning multiple regions, they’re a significant supplier to major automakers worldwide. Today, we’re diving deep into what makes Lear tick, looking at their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats,…
