Latest News About Lear Corporation

Here are the latest publicly reported updates on Lear Corporation (LEA) as of May 2026.

Overview

• Lear Corporation reported its Q1 2026 results with revenue around $5.8 billion, net income near $172 million, and adjusted net income about $200 million. Adjusted EPS was about $3.87, up about 24% year over year; free cash flow was negative $27 million and operating cash flow was $98 million. The company also announced a share repurchase of roughly $75 million and reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, projecting full-year sales in the $23.21–$24.01 billion range and free cash flow between $550 million and $650 million [LEA corporate coverage, May 2026 updates].[1]

• For 2025, Lear reported revenue of about $23.3 billion for the year, flat versus 2024, with adjusted EPS rising to $12.80, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth. The company repurchased $325 million of shares in 2025 and ended 2025 with about $1.0 billion in cash and $3.0 billion in total liquidity, plus about $1.4 billion in E-Systems awards—the largest annual total in over a decade—and its largest seating conquest award in company history. These metrics are highlighted across 2025 full-year results and related press coverage.[1]

Recent activities and events

• Lear continues to participate in investor conferences and earnings calls, including appearances at automotive-focused summits (Bank of America Global Automotive Summit and similar events) to discuss 2026 outlook and strategic initiatives.[2]

• The company has maintained a historically strong relationship with automakers, regularly earning supplier awards; a notable example is GM Supplier of the Year honors for both Seating and E-Systems in 2025, contributing to Lear’s tally of GM awards across global operations. This recognition underscores ongoing innovation and execution in its core product areas.[1]

• Lear’s 2026 revenue guidance and capital allocation plans, including dividends and buybacks, reflect a continued emphasis on shareholder value and disciplined capital management despite macroheadwinds in auto demand.[1]

Where to verify

• Lear Corporation Newsroom and press releases (for the most current official statements).[3]
• Market-focused outlets (MarketScreener, MarketBeat, PR Newswire) for contemporaneous coverage of earnings, guidance, and capital actions.[7][8][10]

If you’d like, I can pull the latest official Lear press release highlights or create a concise table comparing 2025 results to 2026 guidance, with citations to the exact sources.