Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) Given Consensus Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

Shares of Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the thirteen analysts that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, three have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $138.2727.

A number of brokerages have issued reports on LEA. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Lear from $117.00 to $133.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. UBS Group boosted their target price on Lear from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $121.00 price target on shares of Lear in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Lear from $123.00 to $131.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of Lear from $112.00 to $123.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th.

More Lear News

Here are the key news stories impacting Lear this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Lear will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America 2026 Global Automotive Summit on March 17, giving management a platform to highlight Seating and E-Systems strategy, product pipeline and margin/cost initiatives — a potential catalyst if management provides constructive guidance or visibility. Lear to Participate in the Bank of America 2026 Global Automotive Summit
• Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals: Lear reported a solid FY quarter (reported Feb. 4) with EPS and revenue beating consensus, and analysts still model robust full-year EPS — evidence the business is performing and supporting longer-term value. Lear Price & Earnings Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America initiated coverage with a “neutral” rating on LEA; that stance can limit buying enthusiasm until the firm provides an upgrade or clearer catalysts from management appear — a likely contributor to today’s downward pressure. Lear is now covered by Bank of America Corporation

Lear Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE LEA opened at $121.98 on Friday. 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 business’s 50 day moving average is $126.27 and its two-hundred day moving average is $113.31. Lear has a 52-week low of $73.85 and a 52-week high of $142.84. The firm has a market cap of $6.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.97, a PEG ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.26.

Lear (NYSE:LEA) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The auto parts company reported $3.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.67 by $0.74. The firm had revenue of $5.99 billion for 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% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.94 EPS. Research analysts predict that Lear will post 12.89 EPS for the current year.

Lear Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 5th will be paid a $0.77 dividend. This represents a $3.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 5th. Lear’s dividend payout ratio is currently 37.79%.

Insider Transactions at Lear

In related news, SVP Alicia J. Davis sold 6,630 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.98, for a total value of $881,657.40. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 9,972 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,326,076.56. This represents a 39.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Jason M. Cardew sold 10,000 shares of Lear stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.51, for a total value of $1,345,100.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 22,741 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,058,891.91. This trade represents a 30.54% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 30,220 shares of company stock worth $3,986,427 over the last three months. 0.91% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Lear

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. UMB Bank n.a. grew its stake in Lear by 15.0% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 676 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $77,000 after acquiring an additional 88 shares during the last quarter. Inspire Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Lear by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. Inspire Advisors LLC now owns 2,147 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $246,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Lear by 4.3% during the 4th quarter. Pallas Capital Advisors LLC now owns 2,389 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $274,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake in shares of Lear by 32.0% during the 4th quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 408 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Lear by 34.0% during the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 422 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. 97.04% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Lear Company 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.