Lear Corporation (LEA) Earnings History
Elite Compounder33 years of earnings data (1993–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Lear Corporation (LEA) Earnings Overview
As of November 7, 2026, Lear Corporation (LEA) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $584M, reflecting -9.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $11.71 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 1.9%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LEA's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +25.5%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.29B in fiscal 2017.
Lear Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 8.2%, operating margin of 4.4%, and net margin of 1.9%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including APTV ($769M net income, 0.8% margin), BWA ($478M net income, 1.9% margin), ALV ($623M net income, 6.8% margin), LEA has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare LEA vs APTV →
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LEA Historical Earnings Data (1993–2025)
33 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $437M | -13.8% | $1.02B | $8.15 | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2024 | $507M | -11.5% | $945M | $8.97 | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $573M | +74.7% | $914M | $9.68 | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $328M | -12.4% | $768M | $5.47 | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | $374M | +135.9% | $744M | $6.19 | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2020 | $159M | -79.9% | $604M | $2.62 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $790M | -30.7% | $1.21B | $12.75 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2018 | $1.14B | -11.5% | $1.72B | $17.22 | 5.4% | 8.1% |
| 2017 | $1.29B | +32.1% | $1.71B | $18.59 | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 2016 | $975M | +30.8% | $1.58B | $13.33 | 5.3% | 8.5% |
| 2015 | $746M | +10.9% | $1.35B | $9.59 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| 2014 | $672M | +55.9% | $1.03B | $8.23 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| 2013 | $431M | -66.4% | $782M | $4.99 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 2012 | $1.28B | +137.2% | $764M | $12.85 | 8.8% | 5.2% |
| 2011 | $541M | +32.6% | $747M | $5.08 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| 2010 | $408M | -49.9% | $602M | $4.05 | 3.4% | 5.0% |
| 2009 | $814M | +218.0% | $52M | $11.02 | 8.4% | 0.5% |
| 2008 | -$690M | -385.7% | $334M | $-4.46 | -5.1% | 2.5% |
| 2007 | $242M | +134.0% | $733M | $1.54 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 2006 | -$710M | +48.6% | $396M | $-5.17 | -4.0% | 2.2% |
| 2005 | -$1.38B | -427.2% | $235M | $-10.29 | -8.1% | 1.4% |
| 2004 | $422M | +11.0% | $771M | $2.88 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| 2003 | $381M | +2826.9% | $773M | $2.66 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| 2002 | $13M | -50.6% | $743M | $0.10 | 0.1% | 5.2% |
| 2001 | $26M | -90.4% | $430M | $0.20 | 0.2% | 3.2% |
| 2000 | $275M | +6.8% | $835M | $2.09 | 2.0% | 5.9% |
| 1999 | $257M | +122.6% | $709M | $1.90 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| 1998 | $116M | -44.3% | $475M | $0.85 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| 1997 | $207M | +36.4% | $481M | $1.52 | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| 1996 | $152M | +65.8% | $376M | $1.19 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| 1995 | $92M | +53.2% | $245M | $0.87 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| 1994 | $60M | +533.3% | $170M | $0.63 | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 1993 | -$14M | - | $80M | $-0.19 | -0.7% | 4.1% |
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LEA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LEA stock.
What is LEA earnings per share (EPS)?
LEA trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $11.71, reflecting -9.1% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +25.5%. Complete EPS history from 1993 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Lear Corporation's net income?
Lear Corporation (LEA) trailing twelve-month net income is $584M as of 2025. Earnings declined -9.1% year-over-year. Lear Corporation has been profitable for 17 consecutive years.
Is LEA profitable?
Yes, LEA is profitable with a TTM net income of $584M and a net profit margin of +1.9%. Lear Corporation has generated profits for 17 consecutive years.
What is LEA's earnings growth rate?
LEA compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -9.1%, 3-Year: +14.2%, 5-Year: +25.5%, 10-Year: -1.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1993 to 2025.
What are LEA's profit margins?
Lear Corporation net profit margin is +1.9%, operating margin is +4.4%, and gross margin is +8.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +8.9%.
Is LEA growing earnings?
LEA earnings are declining — EPS fell -9.1% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $584M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +25.5%.
What was LEA's best earnings year?
Lear Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $1.3B, achieved in fiscal year 2017. Earnings history on this page spans 1993 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were LEA's earnings last quarter?
LEA's most recent reported quarter was Q3 2026. Net income was $137M with diluted EPS of $2.74. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.