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Canada's Magna beats Q3 adjusted EPS estimates, raises FY free-cash-flow forecast

By Reuters News


Overview

  • Canada automotive supplier's Q3 sales fell 4% but slightly beat analyst expectations

  • Adjusted EPS for Q3 rose 38% and beat analyst expectations

  • Company approved new share buyback for up to 10% of public float


Outlook

  • Magna sees 2026 sales of $41.2-$42.0 bln, down from previous $41.3-$42.5 bln outlook

  • Company reaffirms midpoint of 2026 adjusted EPS outlook at $6.85-$7.15

  • Magna raises 2026 free cash flow outlook to $1.85-$1.90 bln from $1.75-$1.85 bln


Result Drivers

  • PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS - Co said operational excellence initiatives and prior restructuring actions contributed to higher Adjusted EBIT and margins

  • COMMERCIAL ITEMS - Net favourable commercial items helped boost Adjusted EBIT in Q3

  • TARIFF RECOVERIES - Recoveries for tariffs and lower tariff costs incurred supported earnings growth

  • LOWER VEHICLE PRODUCTION - Co said Q3 sales decline was mainly due to lower light vehicle production in North America and China, divestitures, and program end


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Sales

Slight Beat*

$10.10 bln

$10.01 bln (11 Analysts)

Q3 Adjusted EPS

Beat

$1.83

$1.59 (14 Analysts)

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 8 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the auto, truck & motorcycle parts peer group is "buy."

  • The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago


Reuters Recommended Reads

  • Oct 28 - Ford Q3 revenue beats analyst estimates

  • Oct 29 - BorgWarner beats Q3 adjusted EPS estimates, lifts 2026 outlook

  • Oct 29 - Garrett Motion Q3 sales rise on commercial vehicle demand


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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