Lear Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

Lear's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -20.2%, while the Auto Components industry saw earnings growing at 12.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3% per year. Lear's return on equity is 12.8%, and it has net margins of 2.4%.

Key information

-20.2%

Earnings growth rate

-17.8%

EPS growth rate

Auto Components Industry Growth10.5%
Revenue growth rate3.0%
Return on equity12.8%
Net Margin2.4%
Next Earnings Update30 Apr 2024

Recent past performance updates

The Strong Earnings Posted By Lear (NYSE:LEA) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Feb 16
The Strong Earnings Posted By Lear (NYSE:LEA) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Recent updates

It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)

Apr 23
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)

Lear: Still Neutral Considering Upcoming Q1 Results And Mid-Term Prospects

Apr 22

With EPS Growth And More, Lear (NYSE:LEA) Makes An Interesting Case

Mar 28
With EPS Growth And More, Lear (NYSE:LEA) Makes An Interesting Case

Does Lear (NYSE:LEA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Feb 29
Does Lear (NYSE:LEA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

The Strong Earnings Posted By Lear (NYSE:LEA) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Feb 16
The Strong Earnings Posted By Lear (NYSE:LEA) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Lear Corporation Just Missed EPS By 11%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Feb 09
Lear Corporation Just Missed EPS By 11%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Lear: Focus On Below-Expectations Guidance And Attractive Shareholder Yield (Rating Downgrade)

Feb 08

Returns On Capital At Lear (NYSE:LEA) Paint A Concerning Picture

Feb 02
Returns On Capital At Lear (NYSE:LEA) Paint A Concerning Picture

Estimating The Fair Value Of Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)

Jan 20
Estimating The Fair Value Of Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)

Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)

Jan 04
Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)

Lear: Market Leader With An Impressive FCF Yield

Nov 30

Lear's (NYSE:LEA) Dividend Will Be $0.77

Nov 20
Lear's (NYSE:LEA) Dividend Will Be $0.77

These 4 Measures Indicate That Lear (NYSE:LEA) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Nov 11
These 4 Measures Indicate That Lear (NYSE:LEA) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Here's What's Concerning About Lear's (NYSE:LEA) Returns On Capital

Oct 27
Here's What's Concerning About Lear's (NYSE:LEA) Returns On Capital

Lear Should Outperform The Auto Industry, Its Stock Is Cheap

Oct 11

Why Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) Could Be Worth Watching

Oct 10
Why Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA) Could Be Worth Watching

Here's Why Lear (NYSE:LEA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Sep 12
Here's Why Lear (NYSE:LEA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Lear Insiders Are Out. Should You Be?

Aug 30

Lear (NYSE:LEA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.77

Aug 14
Lear (NYSE:LEA) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.77

These 4 Measures Indicate That Lear (NYSE:LEA) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Aug 02
These 4 Measures Indicate That Lear (NYSE:LEA) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Lear: Eyes On Updated Guidance And New Products

Jul 17

Investors Could Be Concerned With Lear's (NYSE:LEA) Returns On Capital

Jul 06
Investors Could Be Concerned With Lear's (NYSE:LEA) Returns On Capital

Is There An Opportunity With Lear Corporation's (NYSE:LEA) 36% Undervaluation?

Jun 18
Is There An Opportunity With Lear Corporation's (NYSE:LEA) 36% Undervaluation?

What Is Lear Corporation's (NYSE:LEA) Share Price Doing?

May 21
What Is Lear Corporation's (NYSE:LEA) Share Price Doing?

Lear (NYSE:LEA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Apr 24
Lear (NYSE:LEA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Investors Could Be Concerned With Lear's (NYSE:LEA) Returns On Capital

Mar 27
Investors Could Be Concerned With Lear's (NYSE:LEA) Returns On Capital

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)

Mar 13
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)

Lear (NYSE:LEA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.77

Feb 23
Lear (NYSE:LEA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.77

Lear declares $0.77 dividend

Feb 17

Is There Now An Opportunity In Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)?

Feb 12
Is There Now An Opportunity In Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)?

Lear Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Feb 01

Lear (NYSE:LEA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jan 15
Lear (NYSE:LEA) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

The Returns On Capital At Lear (NYSE:LEA) Don't Inspire Confidence

Dec 19
The Returns On Capital At Lear (NYSE:LEA) Don't Inspire Confidence

Lear (NYSE:LEA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.77

Nov 19
Lear (NYSE:LEA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.77

Lear declares $0.77 dividend

Nov 15

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)?

Nov 03
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Lear Corporation (NYSE:LEA)?

Lear Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Oct 31

Lear Corp.: GM Partnership And Earnings Outlook In The Limelight

Oct 18

Here's Why Lear (NYSE:LEA) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Sep 30
Here's Why Lear (NYSE:LEA) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Lear to supply electrification technologies for General Motors' Ultium battery platform

Sep 14

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Beta

How Lear makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:LEA Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 2323,4675736950
30 Sep 2322,9975636980
01 Jul 2322,4575226790
01 Apr 2321,5294226610
31 Dec 2220,8923286430
01 Oct 2220,4002325940
02 Jul 2219,4271135980
02 Apr 2219,1172206090
31 Dec 2119,2633746040
02 Oct 2119,6275546330
03 Jul 2120,2587556180
03 Apr 2117,9422865960
31 Dec 2017,0461595730
03 Oct 2016,6201095820
04 Jul 2016,5451555760
04 Apr 2019,1086305820
31 Dec 1919,8107905870
28 Sep 1919,9358565740
29 Jun 1920,0028865650
30 Mar 1920,5751,0275820
31 Dec 1821,1491,1395890
29 Sep 1821,5701,3186090
30 Jun 1821,6601,3416340
31 Mar 1821,2021,3306180
31 Dec 1720,4671,2886180
30 Sep 1719,7471,1206280
01 Jul 1719,2921,0626230
01 Apr 1718,8931,0336200
31 Dec 1618,5589756000
01 Oct 1618,6399815700
02 Jul 1618,4439475540
02 Apr 1618,3538475510
31 Dec 1518,2117465620
26 Sep 1518,0377725490
27 Jun 1517,9397315390
28 Mar 1517,8896985260
31 Dec 1417,7276725110
27 Sep 1417,4344835200
28 Jun 1417,1194565210
29 Mar 1416,6474455110
31 Dec 1316,2344315030
28 Sep 1315,6971,2415080
29 Jun 1315,3181,2494930

Quality Earnings: LEA has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: LEA's current net profit margins (2.4%) are higher than last year (1.6%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: LEA's earnings have declined by 20.2% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: LEA's earnings growth over the past year (74.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-20.2% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: LEA earnings growth over the past year (74.7%) exceeded the Auto Components industry 6.3%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: LEA's Return on Equity (12.8%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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