Lear Q2 2026 EPS rises 24% to $3.79; raises full-year guidance midpoints
Lear reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $6.2 billion, up 3%, and net income attributable to Lear of $193 million, up from $165 million a year earlier. The company also raised the midpoints of its full-year 2026 outlook and narrowed most ranges, which points to higher expected earnings and cash flow for shareholders.
Key points
- Q2 2026 diluted EPS was $3.79 versus $3.06; adjusted EPS was $4.28 versus $3.47 in Q2 2025.
- Core operating earnings were $313 million, up 7% from $292 million, and free cash flow was $288 million versus $171 million.
- Full-year 2026 outlook: net sales of $23.54 billion to $24.01 billion and core operating earnings of $1.08 billion to $1.20 billion.
- Lear repurchased $100 million of shares in the quarter and had about $600 million of authorization remaining at quarter-end.
The filing
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