Lear

Lear Corp. engages in the design, manufacture and supply of automotive seats, electrical distribution systems and electronic modules, as well as related sub-systems, components, and software. It operates through the following segments: Seating and E-Systems. The Seating segment consists of the design, engineering, just-in-time assembly and delivery of complete seat systems, as well as the manufacture of all major seat components, including seat covers and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests. The E-System segment engages in the design, development, engineering and manufacture of electrical distribution systems, as well as electronic control modules, electrification products, connectivity products and software solutions for the cloud, vehicles and mobile devices. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

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Lear (LEA) posts strong Q4 results, eyes EV growth opportunities

Lear (LEA) reported strong financial performance in Q4 2022 and full-year 2022, driven by revenue growth, operational improvements, and strategic acquisitions.
The company's focus on market trends, innovation, and efficiency enhancements positions it well for sustained success and profitability in the future.
While facing challenges such as chip shortages and labor costs, Lear's strategic initiatives, robust backlog, and growth opportunities signal a positive outlook.
With a clear roadmap for margin expansion, focus on EV market trends, and readiness for capacity expansion, Lear is poised for continued growth and market leadership.

Lear Corporation reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes revenue growth

Lear's strong start in Q1 2023 showcases revenue and earnings growth, bolstered by strategic acquisitions and innovative product development. While challenges like global macro uncertainties persist, the company's focus on cost management and customer negotiations positions it well for future profitability and margin expansion.

Lear (LEA) reports stellar Q2 results, eyes growth amid challenges

Lear (LEA) delivered strong financial results in Q2 2023, focusing on technological advancements, partnerships, and returning value to shareholders. While facing challenges from lower volumes and margin impacts, the company remains optimistic about the second half of the year and opportunities for growth.

Lear Corporation excels in Q3 2023 amidst industry challenges

Lear's strong Q3 performance reflects growth across key financial metrics and industry recognition.
While challenges like the UAW strike and wage inflation persist, the company is focused on mitigating risks.
Opportunities lie in expanding sales, optimizing operations, and meeting customer demands with innovative products.

Lear reports record revenue and earnings growth, addresses inflation challenges

Lear Corporation delivered strong financial performance in Q4 2023, with record revenue and earnings growth.
While facing challenges like wage inflation and backlog adjustments, Lear is focused on automation and cost-saving initiatives.
The company's strategic acquisitions, sustainable product focus, and revenue growth projections present promising opportunities.
Overall, Lear's balanced approach to addressing challenges and leveraging growth opportunities positions it well for the future.

Lear reports strong Q1 earnings, focuses on automation and growth

Lear Corporation's Q1 2024 performance reflects growth in revenue and earnings, driven by operational efficiency and strategic investments in automation. While facing challenges in commercial negotiations, the company remains focused on sustainable deals and operational improvements. Opportunities lie in expanding thermal comfort solutions, new product launches, and participation in the shift to zonal architectures.

Lear Corporation excels in Q2 2024, eyes global automation growth

Lear's Q2 performance reflects robust financial health and strategic growth initiatives across key business segments.
Despite challenges in meeting revenue targets and operational adjustments, Lear's focus on innovation and efficiency remains strong.
Opportunities for expansion and market leadership exist through global automation trends and revenue growth projections.

Lear Corporation excels in Q3, eyes growth in China

Lear Corporation's Q3 performance reflects strong revenue growth, driven by new business wins and market outperformance. The company's focus on innovation, cost optimization, and strategic partnerships positions it well for long-term success. Lear must navigate industry challenges while seizing growth opportunities to maintain its competitive edge.

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LEA reports better-than-expected Q3 results and expects full-year net sales to be $22.95-$23.15 billion, down from the previous guidance of $23.23-$23.67 billion.

Lear Shares Shrink 4% Since Q3 Earnings Beat Expectations

Explore how Lear's (LEA) revenue from international markets is changing and the resulting impact on Wall Street's predictions and the stock's prospects.

Lear (LEA) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know

Lear Corporation, an automotive technology company, is undervalued due to short-term market concerns, presenting a potential investment opportunity with 46 to 63% upside to fair value. Lear is a market leader with a narrow economic moat in the Seating segment (74% of revenues), while E-Systems segment lacks a moat but benefits from electrification tailwinds. Financially robust with a BBB credit rating, Lear rewards shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, despite revising down the 2024 revenue outlook due to industry pressures.

Lear Corporation: Undervalued With Significant Upside Potential

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Lear (LEA) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Lear (LEA) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Lear Corporation. (NYSE:LEA ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 24, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Tim Brumbaugh - Vice President, Investor Relations Ray Scott - President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Cardew - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Joe Spak - UBS John Murphy - Bank of America Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Colin Langan - Wells Fargo James Picariello - BNP Paribas Trevor Young - Barclays Operator Good morning, everyone and welcome to the Lear Corporation Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call.

Lear Corporation (LEA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Lear (LEA) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.89 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.87 per share a year ago.

Lear (LEA) Beats Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today reported results for the third quarter 2024.

Lear Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Lear (LEA), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2024.

Stay Ahead of the Game With Lear (LEA) Q3 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics

Lear (LEA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Earnings Preview: Lear (LEA) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's third quarter 2024 financial results and related matters on October 24, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.

Lear Announces Date for Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

Lear Corporation is fundamentally attractive, with an investment-grade credit rating, low debt, and a well-covered 2.8% dividend yield. The company operates in two segments, Seating and E-Systems, and has a strong global presence with over 186,000 employees. Despite cyclicality, Lear's valuation is currently low, offering significant upside potential based on earnings growth and margin improvement.

Lear Corporation: From Overvalued To Undervalued - Now It's A Buy

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, will participate in a fireside chat on September 11, 2024, at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference in Dana Point, California.

Lear to Participate in the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, collected eight top-three finishes – more than twice as many as the next closest competitor – in the J.D.

Lear Wins Premium Car Category, Leads in Top 3 Finishes in J.D. Power Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share on the Company's common stock.

Lear Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced that Rod Lache, a distinguished former Wall Street automotive analyst, has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective August 12, 2024.

Lear Appoints Former Leading Auto Analyst Rod Lache to Board of Directors

Examine Lear's (LEA) international revenue patterns and their implications on Wall Street's forecasts and the prospective trajectory of the stock.

Why Lear (LEA) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, outlining the company's progress on its climate goals, sustainable product innovations, supplier sustainability efforts and inclusion initiatives.

Every Day, Striving for Better: Lear Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

Lear (LEA) reports better-than-expected second-quarter results and expects full-year net sales in the band of $23.23-$23.67 billion, down from the previous guidance of $24-$24.6 billion.

Lear (LEA) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Guidance Revised

Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA ) Q2 2024 Earnings Call July 25, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Tim Brumbaugh - Vice President, Investor Relations Ray Scott - President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Cardew - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants John Murphy - Bank of America Joe Spak - UBS Dan Levy - Barclays James Picariello - BNP Paribas Itay Michaeli - Citi Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Operator Good morning, everyone and welcome to the Lear Corporation Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

Lear Corporation (LEA) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Although the revenue and EPS for Lear (LEA) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Lear (LEA) Q2 Earnings

Lear (LEA) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.60 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.34 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.33 per share a year ago.

Lear (LEA) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today reported results for the second quarter 2024.

Lear Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

Lear (LEA) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Lear (LEA) completes the acquisition of WIP Industrial Automation to enhance its operational efficiency and better manage macroeconomic challenges.

Lear (LEA) Acquires WIP to Optimize Operational Efficiency

WIP provides automated solutions and AI-based technologies for complex industrial challenges SOUTHFIELD, Mich. , July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, has completed its acquisition of WIP Industrial Automation ("WIP").

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