Lear posts transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call

PUBT · 1d ago
Lear posts transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call
  • Lear released the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call attended by CEO Raymond Scott, CFO Jason Cardew, IR VP Timothy Brumbaugh, analysts.
  • Q2 sales rose 3% to USD 6.2 billion; core operating earnings increased to USD 313 million; adjusted EPS climbed to USD 4.28; free cash flow reached USD 288 million.
  • Raised 2026 midpoint outlook: revenue USD 23.8 billion, core operating earnings USD 1.14 billion, free cash flow USD 640 million; tariff changes affected revenue mechanically.
  • Share repurchase target lifted to at least USD 350 million; USD 175 million bought back in H1, including USD 100 million in Q2.
  • Management flagged China demand weakness as the main swing factor; expected limited growth in 2027, then stronger growth in 2028-2029.


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