Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Lear (NYSE: LEA):
- 10/9/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $155.00 to $145.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
- 10/7/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $141.00 to $132.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 10/6/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $140.00 to $124.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
- 10/6/2026 – Lear had its price target lowered by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $140.00 to $124.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
- 9/20/2026 – Lear was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
- 9/15/2026 – Lear had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They now have a $150.00 price target on the stock, down from $175.00.
- 9/12/2026 – Lear was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
- 9/9/2026 – Lear was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
- 8/25/2026 – Lear was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
- 8/22/2026 – Lear was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
- 8/11/2026 – Lear was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
Lear Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 22nd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 2nd were issued a $0.77 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 2nd. This represents a $3.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. Lear’s payout ratio is 28.70%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, Director Conrad L. Mallett, Jr. sold 1,646 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.35, for a total value of $199,742.10. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 37 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,489.95. This represents a 97.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.02% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is a global automotive technology supplier that designs and manufactures products used by vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The company’s principal business areas are seating systems and e-systems, which support the functionality, comfort, safety and connectivity of modern vehicles.
Lear’s seating business provides complete seating systems and related components, including seat structures, mechanisms, foam, trim, covers and comfort technologies. Its e-systems business develops electrical distribution systems, connection systems, electronic components and software-enabled technologies that help manage power, data and connectivity within vehicles.
Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Lear serves automotive manufacturers through operations and facilities across major vehicle-producing regions, including North America, Europe and Asia.
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