Full-year sales reached US$23.3 billion, with core operating earnings of US$1.1 billion and adjusted earnings per share of US$12.80. In Q4 alone, sales were US$6.0 billion and adjusted EPS came in at US$3.41, reflecting improved net performance across both Seating and E-Systems.
Operating cash flow totalled US$1.1 billion for the year, enabling US$325 million in share repurchases and US$165 million in dividends
Operationally, Lear secured the “largest seating conquest award in Lear’s history”, a complete seat assembly programme for a major U.S. truck platform. It also expanded its footprint with Chinese domestic automakers.
Looking ahead, Lear forecast 2026 net sales of US$23.2–24.0 billion and free cash flow of US$550–650 million, supported by a two-year sales backlog of approximately US$1.3 billion and continued investment in automation, digitalisation and disciplined capital allocation.
