Barclays Issues Positive Forecast for Magna International (NYSE:MGA) Stock Price

Magna International (NYSE:MGA) (TSE:MG) had its price objective increased by Barclays from $58.00 to $67.00 in a research report report published on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an equal weight rating on the stock.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce increased their price objective on shares of Magna International from $50.00 to $56.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. UBS Group increased their target price on Magna International from $49.00 to $61.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on Magna International from $49.00 to $52.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. TD Securities upped their price target on Magna International from $57.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Magna International from $50.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $59.67.

Magna International Stock Performance

Shares of MGA stock opened at $66.75 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 0.83. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $54.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $49.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.63 and a beta of 1.50. Magna International has a 12 month low of $30.39 and a 12 month high of $69.94.

Magna International (NYSE:MGA) (TSE:MG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February 13th. The company reported $2.18 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.81 by $0.37. The business had revenue of $10.74 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.54 billion. Magna International had a return on equity of 12.77% and a net margin of 1.99%.The company’s revenue was up 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.69 earnings per share. Magna International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.250-7.250 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Magna International will post 5.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Magna International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th will be given a $0.495 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. This represents a $1.98 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. This is an increase from Magna International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.49. Magna International’s payout ratio is 65.76%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its stake in shares of Magna International by 7.8% during the fourth quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 2,090,887 shares of the company’s stock valued at $111,549,000 after purchasing an additional 151,819 shares in the last quarter. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Magna International during the 4th quarter valued at about $67,000. Arkadios Wealth Advisors raised its position in shares of Magna International by 7.3% during the 4th quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 4,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $254,000 after buying an additional 324 shares in the last quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp lifted its stake in shares of Magna International by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Van ECK Associates Corp now owns 9,114 shares of the company’s stock worth $486,000 after acquiring an additional 235 shares during the period. Finally, IFC & Insurance Marketing Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Magna International in the 4th quarter worth approximately $49,000. 67.49% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Magna International

Here are the key news stories impacting Magna International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations (reported $2.18 EPS on ~ $10.8B revenue), management raised the dividend and issued an upbeat FY2026 revenue/EPS outlook — the primary catalyst for the move. Zacks: Q4 Earnings & Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Stock surged on massive volume after the results and received at least one prominent rating upgrade, which magnified buying pressure during the session. MSN: Surge on Earnings & Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: TD Securities raised its target to $75 and put a “buy” on MGA — a bullish institutional endorsement that supports further upside. BayStreet: TD Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James lifted its target to $75 (now “market perform”), increasing institutional estimate ranges and signaling improved analyst confidence. BayStreet: Raymond James Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Scotiabank raised its target to $69 (sector perform), another upward revision that reduces downside risk in some sell-side models. TickerReport: Scotiabank Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays bumped its target to $67 and kept an “equal weight” rating — a modest upgrade that signals limited incremental conviction. Benzinga: Barclays Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets highlight MGA as a momentum stock based on style scores and the recent catalyst-driven move — useful context for longer-term momentum/quant investors but not an immediate driver of fundamentals. Zacks: Momentum Thesis
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its target but retained a “sell” rating, implying they see valuation risk despite the beat — a reminder some institutions remain cautious and could cap gains. Benzinga: Goldman Note
• Negative Sentiment: RBC raised its target to $59 but kept a “sector perform,” which still implies downside vs. current levels and contributes to mixed sell-side signals. TickerReport: RBC Note

Magna International Company Profile

Magna International Inc is a leading global automotive supplier specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of vehicle systems, assemblies, modules, and components. Headquartered in Aurora, Ontario, the company partners with major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to develop technologies and solutions that enhance vehicle performance, safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency. Magna’s broad portfolio encompasses body exteriors and structures, powertrain systems, seating and interiors, roof systems, mirror systems, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The company operates more than 350 manufacturing and assembly facilities and over 100 innovation centers across 27 countries, serving customers in North America, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa.