Every 8-K that Lear Corporation (LEA) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Lear Corporation’s board approved an increase to its share repurchase authorization to $1.5 billion and extended the authorization period until December 31, 2029. Lear states this total authorization represents approximately 26% of its total market capitalization at current market prices; repurchases remain subject to the company’s discretion regarding alternative uses of capital and prevailing financial, market and industry conditions.
At the end of the second quarter of 2026, approximately $600 million remained under the authorization that expires on December 31, 2026. Since the program began in 2011 through the end of the second quarter of 2026, Lear repurchased 63.6 million shares for a total of $6.1 billion; Lear said this represented an approximately 60% reduction in shares outstanding relative to the level at the program’s commencement. Repurchases may use open-market purchases, accelerated share repurchase programs, privately negotiated transactions or structured repurchase transactions.
Lear Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 results and raised the midpoints of its full-year 2026 outlook. Net sales were $6.2 billion, up 3% year-over-year, with core operating earnings of $313 million, or 5.0% of sales. Net income attributable to Lear was $193 million and diluted EPS was $3.79; adjusted net income was $217 million and adjusted EPS $4.28, reflecting 24% and 23% year-over-year EPS growth.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $461 million and free cash flow to $288 million. Lear repurchased 735,873 shares for $100 million and paid $39 million in dividends, ending the quarter with $1.0 billion in cash and total liquidity of $3.0 billion.
Both Seating and E-Systems delivered higher earnings, with E-Systems adjusted margins improving to 5.8% of sales. For full-year 2026, Lear now forecasts net sales of $23,540-$24,010 million, core operating earnings of $1,080-$1,200 million, adjusted EBITDA of $1,700-$1,820 million, and free cash flow of $590-$690 million.
Lear Corporation reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 14, 2026. Shareholders elected all nominated directors, with support levels generally above 45 million shares cast in favor for each nominee, alongside relatively low opposition and abstention counts.
Shareholders also ratified the retention of the independent registered public accounting firm, with 47,123,548 shares voted for and 1,101,195 against. In advisory votes, shareholders approved Lear’s executive compensation and approved the amendment and restatement of Lear’s 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, each receiving over 46 million votes in favor.
Lear Corporation reported strong first quarter 2026 results and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook. Revenue reached $5.8 billion, up 5% from $5.6 billion a year earlier, as higher production on key platforms and new business drove growth.
Net income rose to $172 million from $81 million, while adjusted net income increased to $200 million. Diluted EPS was $3.34 and adjusted EPS was $3.87, up 24% year over year. Core operating earnings were $297 million, or 5.1% of sales, versus $270 million, or 4.9%.
Free cash flow improved to $(26.5) million from $(231.7) million, helped by better operating cash flow. Lear returned capital to shareholders by repurchasing $75 million of stock and paying $43 million in dividends, and ended the quarter with $881.9 million in cash and total liquidity of $2.9 billion.
Lear Corporation furnished an update on its business by issuing a press release with its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, along with a financial outlook for full year 2026. The company submitted this information under a current report to keep investors informed, and attached the full press release as an exhibit for detailed figures and guidance.
Lear Corporation furnished an 8-K announcing it issued a press release reporting financial results for Q3 2025 and updating its full-year 2025 outlook. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference.
The company stated the information in Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and not deemed “filed” under the Exchange Act. Common stock trades on the NYSE under ticker LEA.
On 24 Jul 2025 Lear Corporation (LEA) entered into a Second Amended & Restated Credit Agreement that extends the maturity of its US$2.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility to 24 Jul 2030. JPMorgan Chase acts as administrative agent; Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Citibank and HSBC serve as syndication agents.
Borrowings will float over (i) Term Benchmark, Central Bank or Risk-Free Rates or (ii) ABR/Canadian Prime. As of 28 Jun 2025 the applicable pricing grid is 0.925%-1.450% for benchmark-based loans and 0.000%-0.450% for ABR/Prime loans. A quarterly facility fee of 0.075%-0.20% on total commitments applies.
The facility carries customary covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio, limits on fundamental changes, indebtedness and liens. Management states the company is in full covenant compliance as of the signing date. No other financial data or earnings information were provided.