Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Purchases 57,443 Shares of Lear Corporation $LEA

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) by 2.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,784,110 shares of the auto parts company’s stock after acquiring an additional 57,443 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned approximately 5.37% of Lear worth $280,106,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Cresset Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Lear by 9.3% in the third quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 23,279 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $2,342,000 after acquiring an additional 1,972 shares during the period. Victory Capital Management Inc. raised its stake in Lear by 25.4% during the 3rd quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 142,433 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $14,330,000 after purchasing an additional 28,883 shares during the period. Royce & Associates LP lifted its holdings in Lear by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. Royce & Associates LP now owns 98,958 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $9,956,000 after purchasing an additional 1,994 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. lifted its holdings in Lear by 23.6% in the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,569,341 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $157,891,000 after purchasing an additional 299,841 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caitlin John LLC bought a new position in Lear in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $151,000. 97.04% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Lear news, VP Marianne Vidershain sold 1,590 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.00, for a total transaction of $214,650.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 1,862 shares in the company, valued at $251,370. The trade was a 46.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CFO Jason M. Cardew sold 10,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $134.51, for a total transaction of $1,345,100.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,741 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,058,891.91. This represents a 30.54% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 30,220 shares of company stock worth $3,986,427. 0.91% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Lear Stock Performance

Lear stock opened at $120.34 on Friday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $126.34 and its 200-day moving average price is $113.44. The company has a quick ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52. The company has a market cap of $6.10 billion, a PE ratio of 14.77, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.26. Lear Corporation has a twelve month low of $73.85 and a twelve month high of $142.84.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The auto parts company reported $3.41 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.67 by $0.74. The firm had revenue of $5.99 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.78 billion. Lear had a net margin of 1.88% and a return on equity of 13.40%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.94 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Lear Corporation will post 12.89 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Lear Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 5th will be issued a dividend of $0.77 per share. This represents a $3.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 5th. Lear’s dividend payout ratio is presently 37.79%.

Key Stories Impacting Lear

Here are the key news stories impacting Lear this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lear reported a meaningful beat on its most recent quarter (EPS and revenue above expectations) and revenue was up year-over-year — a fundamental positive that likely attracted profit-taking after the rally. Why Is Lear (LEA) Down 10.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America has initiated coverage of Lear, increasing the stock’s newsflow and analyst attention — initiation can add volatility as investors reassess the name. Bank of America Begins Coverage on Lear (NYSE:LEA)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains a “Hold,” indicating mixed professional views and limited near-term upside expectations from the broker community. Lear Corporation Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Hold”
• Neutral Sentiment: Lear will participate in the Bank of America Global Automotive Summit (March 17), giving management a platform to update investors on margins, EV content and guidance — a potential catalyst if new detail is provided. Lear to Participate in the Bank of America 2026 Global Automotive Summit
• Negative Sentiment: Market commentary (Zacks) notes LEA has pulled back since earnings — the decline is attributed to profit-taking and investor concerns around guidance, cyclicality in auto demand and potential margin pressure. Why Is Lear (LEA) Down 10.4% Since Last Earnings Report?
• Negative Sentiment: Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are drawing attention to semiconductor and specialty-gas supply risks (helium, etc.), which could tighten auto parts production and weigh on OEM volumes and suppliers like Lear. Chipmakers Watch Middle East Closely As Supply Risks Mount

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Benchmark started coverage on shares of Lear in a report on Thursday, February 19th. They set a “buy” rating and a $170.00 price objective for the company. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $121.00 target price on shares of Lear in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Lear from $123.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Lear from $112.00 to $123.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Lear in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $138.27.

Lear Profile

Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is a global supplier of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems. The company designs, engineers and manufactures complete seat systems, seat components and power solutions for major vehicle manufacturers. Its electrical business delivers modules and components for battery management, infotainment, body and safety electronics, as well as advanced connectivity and electrification solutions.

The seating division develops lightweight, ergonomic seat structures, trim and mechanisms that address comfort, safety and environmental targets.